Imesun Portable LED Book Light - Mini Flexible Gooseneck USB LED Reading Light, Touch-Sensor Camping Hiking Reading Writing Lamp for Laptop Computer Night Desk Table Bed Study Travel (Green) The cord is flexible. The light is activated upon power. It can be turned off/on by simultaneously touching the lamp housing on either side You can change the angle any way that you like. It allows you to get the light exactly where you need it. Because this is an LED light, it does not get hot This little stick provides nice task lighting at a great price without taking up a lot of room. It's a convenient light to have on hand No switch; unplug it to turn it off. Holds the bend nicely. The rubber shell feels quite well,not tacky or slippery You just bend the USB light in half, plug it into the USB port on the lap top and the light work perfectly every time