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Originally Posted by Graham44
...if I'm not using my desktop it's physically unplugged from the power outlet...
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Since you eventually power the computer up and use it, this probably isn't doing much to protect your privacy/security. But it is a good thing to do to protect your computer from power surges and other electrical issues (when it's not in use). Make sure to also unplug cables that connect the computer to other equipment - network cables, USB cables going to printers, external hard drives (that have their own power plug), audio cables going to powered speakers, etc.
I don't go to these extremes myself, but if I did, I'd consider using a laptop plugged into a docking station so everything - power, external monitor, external keyboard, peripherals - could be disconnected/reconnected quickly and easily.