They’re like that in this apartment we’re renting and I keep seeing them elsewhere. I don’t get it.

  • serpineslair@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Safety, easier to switch things off without unplugging them. Why not have one if it’s more convenient? Not all of them have switches though.

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      3 months ago

      It made a lot more sense when things didn’t have their own power switches but…what does that apply to anymore? How many devices do you own that are powered off exclusively by unplugging it? Why pay for the manufacturing time and material to add a switch if nothing uses it anymore?