Abstract: An electrical circuit is disclosed which provides the capability of starting up an unattended computer or similar device either from a remote location or at a predetermined date and time. The circuit includes an electrical energy storage device which, when a telephone ring signal is detected, initiates start-up of the computer. Alternatively, an interrupt from a date timer may initiate start-up of the computer using the energy storage device. Once start-up of the computer is initiated, its power supply provides the necessary voltage which, in conjunction with a latching transistor, maintains the electrical circuit providing AC power to the power supply and computer and recharges the electrical energy storage device. Finally, an electrical signal to power-down the computer may be initiated either remotely or through software instruction.