Eli5: does it matter if i power off a device from its power source or use the switch button (devices with on/off switches, not TV)

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Hello eli5, i tried looking online and in eli5 but couldnt find anything specific to my question

I was wondering if is there any damage to a device (such as routers) if i power it off from the main power outlet instead of pressing the on/off button via device? I have read that TV has a standby mode thus it helps not to just power off via power outlet. It make sense for devices such as PCs/console as they would need to power down

Wondering if this is the same for devices without standby/power down functions

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Some devices use a fan to cool off hot parts. When you turn it off with a switch, the fan stays on for a little while to cool off the hot part. If you just pull the plug, the fan won’t be able to cool off the hot part and it could burn out.

(I’m referring specifically to projectors, but it can apply to other electronics)

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