How To Protect Your Computer In A Storm

[Cloud Geek]

How To Protect Your Computer In A Storm

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-protec...uter-in-a-storm

1 shut off (shut down windows)

2 hit the power switch on the pc and surge protector/power bar before you unplug

3. unplug everything (ethernet rj45 or phone line)even if you have a surge protector

4.wait untill the storms over plug it back in hit the switch and enjoy

the only "safe" way to stay on during a thunderstorm is to use a laptop or ups battery backup and wireless its cheaper to replace a wireless accesse point than a computer

it also dose not need to be a thunderstorm a wind storm or ice storm can cause damage

you may say well it can't hurt my computer but even a small spark from static in your body that you may not even feel is enough to damage your computer google ESD Electrostatic discharge

Edited December 8, 2007 by MvT Cracker

[Janitor]

I've always left mine on.. although i'm the type of person that likes to hide under trees with an umbrella :hmmm:

[Cloud Geek]

I shut down unplug and go out side :)

[abecedarian paradoxious]

I shut down unplug and go out side :)

:rolleyes:

that protects the computer, but not you.... ;)

[Cloud Geek]

:rolleyes:

that protects the computer, but not you.... ;)

thats ok I enjoy the rain and loud thunder and lightning

and read the title.....you can make a guide on how to protect yourself during a thunderstomr if you want lol

[gtho]

I leave them on and hope the surge protection might actually do its job, didn't work for one of my lappys though

[Cloud Geek]

I leave them on and hope the surge protection might actually do its job, didn't work for one of my lappys though

tigerdirect has cyber power surge protectors that have some sort of "connected equipment warranty"

"Featuring a $200,000 Connected Equipment Warranty!"

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Sea...5&CatId=232

[halcyoncmdr]

Many surge protectors and UPS systems have product warranties on them. As long as it is a good brand, and not the bargain bin most protectors have warranties.

[DELTETHISACCOUNT]

Speaking of which, I need to replace my dollar store surge protectors. They've gone through quite a few surges. :)

[[deXter]]

I've always followed Mark Minasi's advice of tying 4-5 knots in the main power cord (the one that connects your spike guard to the mains). The idea is that incase of a lightning strike, the only damage that will be done will be to the wire. I've been doing this since the last 10-15 years and have never faced a problem. :)

[GrimReeper]

I've always just left mine on with everything plugged in and on through heavy rain, wind and lightning storms. I do have a "bargain bin" surge protector but nothing fancy. Thankfully all that happens sometimes is the power gets knocked out and I don't have ups :'(

[null_]

I've always followed Mark Minasi's advice of tying 4-5 knots in the main power cord (the one that connects your spike guard to the mains). The idea is that incase of a lightning strike, the only damage that will be done will be to the wire. I've been doing this since the last 10-15 years and have never faced a problem. :)

Do you have a link to Mark's article on this? I'd love to read it!

[ViperAFK]

the electricity at my house goes out all the time and my old dell has been shut off by it countless times and never any damage at all :) I must just be lucky.

[Abhishek kapoor]

my PC is always ON ... approx 17-18 hours a day ...and in night some time also it is ON ....

and when it is close i never unplug it from main switch (i.e UPS wire to main plug) ....

[Mouldy Punk]

Suppose you left it plugged in and something surged, surely, worst case scenario, all it would do is pop the power supply? The rest of the components should remain in tact? Assuming that the PSU doesn't set alight or something :p

[Abhishek kapoor]

Then we should unplugged it from main board (i.e UPS wire)

[Cloud Geek]

Suppose you left it plugged in and something surged, surely, worst case scenario, all it would do is pop the power supply? The rest of the components should remain in tact? Assuming that the PSU doesn't set alight or something :p

no fried motherboard fried modems ethernets other srange intermittent problems damage to hard drives ect

[Gary2MBz]

^^^Thats a sad sight :(

[dragon2611]

Leave it plugged in and hope it doesn't fry.

if it does i'll just have to get a new one :p

[Tha Bloo Monkee]

I don't really worry with the computer I'm on now really. If I think about it and I'm not using it, I'll unplug it.

Our older family computer has had 2 or 3 hard drives fried because of storms :| It's really sensitive to storms for some reason. :s

A few years ago lightning struck and the power flickered in the house, restarting the 2 computers in the house. Mine was fine, but my sensitive family one's HD fried after it. Odd.

[Cloud Geek]

^^^Thats a sad sight :(

yup and it happens far to often

[Gary2MBz]

Three power outages here and still going lucky ^_^

[GrimReeper]

Yeah Mvt Cracker's pictures are like worse case scenario. Its just like how they say not to use phones (not including wireless handset ones) in storms. As you can see from the posts a storm wont automatically equate to bad news for your comp but can be terrible.

If you have to ride out a storm Belkin offer two surge protectors that offer "Unlimited$$ Connected Equipment Warranty" here I have one of there cheaper models with $250k warranty for my home theater setup and love it. Among others things like a lifetime warranty they allow you to protect your coaxial cables (cable tv, or cable modem), DSL line. Combine that with a hefty ups and away you go :D

My comp is pretty crap compared to todays standards, hence the bargain bin surge protector used on it lol

[TEX4S]

I bought a REAL UPS it was $200. last spring we had a big storm (normal in Texas) and the electricity went out -

For 10 minutes, I still had the computer on - w/ an annoying beep every 5 seconds coming from the UPS - I powered everything down and unplugged from the wall - now my battery inside is dead - and that was the only time the battery was ever used...

guess it was a waste of $200

;(

I just wish the geek squad logo would come off.

[Tha Bloo Monkee]

^ I guess that was a REAL waste of money, "eh"?