Do PC-controlled power outlets exist?

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nomade0

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Hi everyone!

Lately I've been thinking of controling stuff in my house from my PC, that is not IN my PC! like, lamps, for example. It can be useful as part of a webcam surveillance system for example.

The simplest (and cheapest) way seems to be to control a power outlet. Then I can plug any device on the outlet, the PC will control its activation. No need for a USB Lamp, for instance, if that ever exists. I want to avoid the expensive gadgets sellers...

Technically, it seems that it would be pretty easy to build, so it must exist somewhere for cheap, but I haven't found it. Does anyone knows of a power outlet with a PC wiring? I'm thinking of a normal power outlet, but with a USB plug in addition (or any other PC connector).

Any help and suggestion would be appreciated :)
 
Yea, I don't like spam either. I don't find my message is a spam though, only borderline: personalized message, only posted here, and I truly think it's a cool service to share. But you're right it's not obvious, I will add a disclaimer; thanks.

That said, all this has nothing to do with a PC-controlled power outlet... and my two posts are not related whatsoever. I am still interested in anybody has ever heard of such a device.
 
i saw this in a pop sci magazine once, i swear. all the outlets came together and were controlled by a USB port in the wall. it was in the first stages though
 
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