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• Sunday, June 8, 2008 - Why Computer Surge Protectors are An Absolute Must
Computer surge protectors are a critical component to protecting your computer -- this is a lesson many people learn the hard way. Without one, a PC is vulnerable to the elements, like lightning storms, and even to unexpected electrical dangers like power spikes that sometimes come from the power grid itself.
I've seen this happen many times with my clients -- one in particular comes to mind: one day, one of those spikes hits their system and boom!
It wasn't pretty, and it took time and money to move all of their data onto a new system. But this time, they got smart and bought a computer surge protector to keep their new system safe.
Computer surge protectors don't cost a whole lot of money, and they can save your oodles of time and tears by keeping your hardware safe and preventing you from spending a ton of money on a brand new PC when there should be plenty of mileage still left on your old one.
Most computer surge protectors come with multiple outlets so that you can plug all of your components into a single, protected strip. Convenient and safe -- those are my new watch words!
To find a computer surge protector, you can go online where you can quickly find a large selection to meet every need and purpose. You can also find information about how our power supply can affect the performance of your PC, even in more subtle ways. It seems even small surges can wear down your system prematurely and cause it to act up, and bigger spikes can destroy it completely.
Shopping for computer surge protectors can be a bit time consuming because there are many brands and styles to choose from. My advice to anyone searching for one of these units is to figure out how many outlets your need and the amount of protection that you're looking for. This helps narrow your search enough to to find the best computer surge protector for your home or office.
The websites that you can shop at also provide reviews and ratings about the different types so you can see what other users have to say about the products. It's nice to be able to collect this info from the privacy of your home, instead of having to base my choices on what some bored and poorly trained salesperson in a big box electronics store says.
Beyond a computer surge protector, it's an even better idea to use a UPS (like a surge suppressor but with a battery) I've found a couple of good articles with tips on computer ups brownout protection, and answers to questions like "can I be on my computer in a storm?"
If you think that your PC is safe from power surges, think again. Many of my clients have thought the same thing until they lost everything. Don't make the same mistake that they did; shop for your computer surge protectors now and save yourself plenty of grief later. |
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