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[dakegra]

I know I could just google this, but I like talking to you guys about tech stuff.

situation is this: I have an external HD plugged into my new 'puter. When I power up the puter, the HD comes on. For reasons best known to me, the external drive is mounted under the desk.

Is there such a thing as a switched USB cable, so I can effectively disconnect the USB lead to the external drive, without reaching around the back of the 'puter and pulling the plug?

Or a software alternative? Something with button to connect/disconnect a drive?

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[dakegra.livejournal.com]

the PC does have two front USB ports, but I've yet to work out how to get them to function. I'm pretty sure that the correct leads are plugged into the correct bits of the motherboard, and there are no jumpers mentioned, and nothing in the BIOS which seems to cover front USB ports.

It's a mystery.