Powering-down USB Powered Devices on laptop sleep

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Published on 2009-12-25T22:18:26Z Indexed on 2010/04/14 0:03 UTC
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I recently purchased a Targus Lap Chill Mat, which is a USB powered device, but doesn't have any interface/storage/etc function.

I'd like it to power-down when my (macbook) laptop sleeps (since the fan obviously doesn't need to be running when the laptop is idle) without having to unplug it.

Any suggestions?

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