How Do I Disable My Gadgets' LEDs? 259
pHatidic writes "My college dorm room is never dark, even with the lights turned off. This is because of LEDs. Between the Airport Express, laser printer, surge protector, and Logitech mouse there is the constant nuissance of light polution. The powerbook has to take the cake though, with a green LED built into the power adapter and a white pulsating LED indicating it's in sleep mode so bright that I can actually detect it even with my eyes closed. Short of actually unplugging all of my devices every day, is there any way to disable all of these LEDs so I can actually get some sleep?"
Put everything under the bed! (Score:3, Informative)
-psy
One way I solved... (Score:5, Informative)
Black Sharpie marker (Score:5, Informative)
Tape is good, Black Electrical Tape is not. (Score:5, Informative)
better solution in one word: (Score:2, Informative)
It is not our fault... (Score:3, Informative)
Sometimes you may want to do something stupid, that does not mean other people should aid you in your pursuit of stupidity.
Re:two words (Score:3, Informative)
Re:For all of those who suggested tape... (Score:3, Informative)
It's a brand name, c'ptain.... so anybody who mentions Duck Tape® is equally correct as the people who're talking about duct tape. Some even might argue that Duck Tape® is better, since most non-English speaking folks haven't got the faintest idea what a 'duct' is, but they do know what Duck Tape® (the brand) is and where they can find it in the hardware store.
Re:Black Electric Tape (Score:5, Informative)
Pop down to your local photographic supplies shop and get some black photographer's tape. It's designed to stop photons, not electrons, it's a lot cheaper, it's not as gooey and stretchy, and it's better at coping with heat.
Oh, and solving the "black tape electrical goo" problem mentioned in the parent post isn't that hard, it dissolves pretty well in lighter fluid.
Re:For all of those who suggested tape... (Score:5, Informative)
as in "WATER OFF A FUCKING DUCK'S BACK" because it's somewhat water resistant.
see HERE [octanecreative.com]
Is it Duct or Duck? We don't want you to be confused, so we will explain. The first name for Duct Tape was DUCK. During World War II the U.S. Military needed a waterproof tape to keep the moisture out of ammunition cases. So, they enlisted the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division to manufacture the tape. Because it was waterproof, everyone referred to it as "duck" tape (like water off a duck's back). Military personnel discovered that the tape was good for lots more than keeping out water. They used it for Jeep repair, fixing stuff on their guns, strapping equipment to their clothing... the list is endless.
After the War, the housing industry was booming and someone discovered that the tape was great for joining the heating and air conditioning duct work. So, the color was changed from army green to the silvery color we are familiar with today and people started to refer to it as "duct tape*." Therefore, either name is appropriate.
I can't even finish this . That's how annoyed this makes me!
Re:two words (Score:3, Informative)
Or I meant duck tape [octanecreative.com] which is a perfectly valid, if somewhat COMPLETELY CORRECT, way to reffer to what the heathens call duct tape.
Wikipedia disagrees (Score:3, Informative)
Ever heard of Bestine? (Score:3, Informative)
The best product for dissolving glues or other adhesives without damaging plastics is this stuff called Bestine, which I believe is actually hexane. It's sold in art supply shops as a thinner for rubber cement.
Gotta be careful with it as it's highly flammable, but there's nothing else like it. Wipes away stuff that would otherwise be a major pain in the ass to remove like it's not even there.
Re:Tape is good, Black Electrical Tape is not. (Score:2, Informative)