Are you still using power when things are connected to the outlet but aren't on?

Are you still using power when things are connected to the outlet but aren't on?
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There is power consumption to keep them in “instant on”. Long time ago a TV used to take time to warmup, same with a lot of other equipment. Now they are constantly sucking a small bit of power.
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