Virgin Media Warns UK Broadband Users Not to Switch Routers Off at Night - ISPreview UK
Virgin Media Warns UK Broadband Users Not to Switch Routers Off at Night - ISPreview UK
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High energy bills and misinformation about energy saving seems to be causing some odd behaviour here in the UK.
I have relatives who go round turning off every device and appliance at night, despite the negligible power draw they have in standby. Another will only charge their phone at night during cheaper the electricity rate - but runs the tumble dryer during the day.
I also often hear stories about people fearing electronic devices will catch fire if left on standby over night. Which may well be a risk for charging a dodgy Chinese e-bike but probably not for a home router.
People really thought their routers running on 12V/2A would catch on fire at night?
When raspis came out like 12 years ago, I was still in my teenage years, and I wanted to keep one on the network. My mother was fucking terrified because it generated heat.
5V 1A means nothing to these people and no amount of facts will shut them up. Some people just inherently fear the unknown. Mixed with willful ignorance, it can be an infuriating combo.
Part of the reason I went to school for computer engineering is just so when people try to argue stupid bullshit like leaving your router plugged in will start a fire, hopefully they'll recognize that im qualified enough to know better and fuck off.
im qualified enough to know better
Maybe if you make YouTube videos you'd achieve that.
Regarding experts, there's so many topics where experts are ignored.