Leave USB Network Wi-Fi Ejected or Disabled for Ocassional Use

[Boris_yo]

Hello,

Would I better disable USB wireless network adapter that sits inside rear USB case port or keep it in ejected mode but still inside (Safely Remove Hardware)?
Does it use power when in ejected mode? Like when PC turns on does it "ping" it?
Should I leave it in my case or remove it and store in drawer?

Thanks

 

[SamirD]

What's the concern? Power usage? Hacking? Something else?