Do you use Surge Protector for your Computer? Debate

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June 29, 2016, 10:10 am

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Do you use Surge Protector for your Computer?

When it comes to power fault, a surge protector is the best choice to avoid serious problems that can affect your computer. Here in my area where i live, power line it's good but sometimes becomes unstable and due to this using a surge protector is the only way to protect my computer.

Do you use surge protector for your computer?

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TommyCarey

TommyCarey

I definitely use a surge protector with my laptops and desktops. I can't risk anything happening to my babies (my electronics... Don't tell my lady)

I have had something fry one of my laptops in the past, and it's one of the few times I didn't use a surge protector to add another level of security to my stuff

Having good spyware/antivirus software isn't enough, you have to stop the electricity from killing everything. At least with adware, viruses and spyware you can get it removed. Sometimes it's an extreme pain in the butt, but it can usually be fixed. If you get hit with a wave of electricity you've basically turned your desktop or laptop into an extremely expensive paper weight.

Side note... I have one extremely expensive paper weight for sale if anyone is interested

8 years ago

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robertman11

robertman11

I don't but I should. I've thought about ordering one for my desktop a time or two but have never justified the cost. What brand/type do you prefer/suggest?

8 years ago

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Lynne

Lynne

I don't but I really should! I live in South Africa and we have some serious power problems here, especially in winter. We usually have what they call "load shedding" where each town takes a turn every day to be without power. Sounds crazy huh? Well this is our reality here.

And sometimes you are not informed of it and when the power just cuts out it can really cause big problems. I've had one wifi modem blown last winter, as well as a screen. Thankfully my pc was never affected. I try and use my laptop mostly because then I won't be affected.

I should really invest in a surge protector!

8 years ago

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EliteWriter

EliteWriter

I do not use a surge protector, but I see the benefits of using one. With power surges and spikes you can end up with damaged electronics and appliances. Surges and spikes can easily occur, as it could be due to lightning strikes, or problems with the electric grid. Sometimes we tend to take things for granted, as in this case when we think that nothing can happen, but it actually can. A surge protector can help as in such cases it will divert energy to a protective component within it, thus ensuring that only a normal and safe amount of electricity passes to your computer.

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ajlancer

ajlancer

Hi procoder thanks for your good reminder. For protecting any electrics device from power fault chargers protector very importance. I am using stabilizer for protection from such situation. And also using in-plane switching (IPS) for backup power after electricity run out and I am also using uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for my home and office electronic device. These devices protect my computers and Blue ray and Smart TV. Though here in our country electricity fluctuating very much. So, I recommended to anybody, use any surge protector to safe your electric devices. It may IPS, UPS or stabilizer both 3 may protect your devices.

Regards by Ajlancer

8 years ago

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Everett

Everett

I never thought to use a surge protector. Don't know why, usually you think that things won't happen to you. I suppose I fell victim to this thinking. And perhaps I shall too invest in a surge protector. Of course it will eventually pay for itself, right? But on the other hand, usually I turn off my computer before a storm hits, just in case. And I don't normally leave my electronics plugged in if a storm were to occur.

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MasterA

MasterA

I use a multi power surge protected socket adaptor but thats because they didn't sell normal socket adaptors when I bought it. Thats a good thing because it offers extra protection and is similar in price to a normal socket adaptor. My computer is pretty expensive so spending a bit more money to protect my computer is a good idea. From time to time, we also get some small power issues so it is good to be safer. A lot of my friends also use power surge protectors and they like it because they offer more protection for their electrical devices.

8 years ago

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Corzhens

Corzhens

Aside from the AVR, the most common electrical socket in our house is the surge protector. Gone are the days when it is called electrical extension cords. What we have now are surge protectors. In fact, we just bought a 6-socket surge protector last Sunday for our newly installed CCTV system which has 5 plugs for 3 cameras, dvr and tv. It is risky not to have a surge protector because the electric voltage here is always unstable and that can ruin appliances.

7 years ago

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Well I do use a couple of surge protectors at home, one for my computer and another one for my 2 printers they're both connected to a voltage regulator just to be safe.

6 years ago

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