a switched power strip

Individually switched is the key feature. The power strip, now gracing our bedroom, has a switch per socket on the extension. This means I can turn off the plugged in devices one at a time.

This is a simple benefit, I can leave the power strip plugged into the wall sockets and have the power strip beside my bed, I can turn off phone or computer power supplies easily and quickly. Also the light ( and power supply) is now controlled from this switch. Each country does these differently, in fact the cumbersome UK plugs are a benefit here, there size means that there is space for a switch.