The product reduces the vampire energy consumed by PC peripherals. The product connects to a PC via a standard USB connector and detects the power status of a PC via the USB port. When a PC is powered the product will switch On all peripherals. Conversely when a PC is powered Off, the product will switch Off all peripherals. The product is easy to install and provides simple automation to reduce wasteful vampire energy consumption.The product is suitable for residential and workplace PC applications.