jey-jey275 years ago000Avoid stand-by mode My Book Duo 20tb it sucks every time i access how can i wait a minute until the talk is einsaz feig wi schteld man disen mist apShow in original language (German)Former user5 years ago000 Helpful answerYou can download the programme WD Drive Utillties. There you can change the setting of the stand-by mode.Show in original language (German)Comment1 commentggeissmann5 years ago000I have connected my external hard drives via a USB hub, so I can switch them off and on whenever I need them. Icy Box IB-HUB1405 (4Ports) Icy Box IB-Hub1701-U3 (7Ports) Hope this helps.Show in original language (German)Comment