computer adapter switch

[abbeyhouse]

A while ago I got a freebie from E.ON.
A 3 way adapter. Middle socket for computer. Two side sockets for peripherals. When computer is switched on and draws current it switches on the two side outlets.
When computer is switched off the other two sockets are switched off automatically.
All fine until I got new computer. Takes less current and its not enough to activate the switching. Any suggested solutions to get this handy little thing back into use?

 

[pirate]

Send it to me, I have an old, power hungry PC, so it's sure to work!

 

[Adam W]

I can't imagine ever being in that situation.
Maybe plug your router into the middle socket with the computer and see if that increases the current use over the threshold when the computer is turned on as well?

 

[static zap]

Add a table lamp ! -- Begins to get messy with extension leads..
(I was still having issues with "power Save" Sleeps etc )

 

[abbeyhouse]

Thank you Adam W. Sharing that socket with the router was enough to solve the problem.