serotoninzero t1_j6lxods wrote on January 31, 2023 at 6:47 AM

Reply to comment by arlondiluthel in LPT: Colour code your USB cables with cable ties. by ikothsowe

I read what he wrote, you told him to unplug everything which is what I assume you do as you didn't mention any switchable hubs. Regardless, I just feel the likelihood of a device dying from being plugged in is extremely low. I think ruining a device from unplugging it is also extremely low but maybe more probable than your case.

arlondiluthel t1_j6lz7tf wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:06 AM

To be fair, my primary computer is a laptop, because I travel a lot for work. I have an external hard drive that I don't take with me when I travel, a webcam that I unplug when I'm not using it, an Xbox controller and a flight stick (which I unplug when not in use). Then, I have a USB KVM switch so I can connect my keyboard, mouse, and headset to both my personal and work computers.