On Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:18:29 +0000 Peter Kay <syllops...@syllopsium.co.uk> wrote:
> I'm pretty certain my USB hub doesn't need to be uplinked to charge > devices (the computer definitely does not need to be on) It depends on your motherboard whether usb are powered when off. It will need to be on on many computers especially older ones. > and > unplugging the hub to detect new devices is not necessary. Probably depends on the hub but detecting some devices will require plugging into the rear ports on your pc/laptop as the front ports are often power sharing hubs anyway.
