I've Got Power Issues Stuck in my Head!

Photo courtesy of Terry Webb. Used with permission.

I've got power on the brain so I'm blogging it. If a small shock that give someone after walking across carpet can give a person a shock, imagine what an electrical storm can do. You need a surge protector on every expensive piece of electrial equipment that you own. Save the receipt and box together in some safe place. Read this previous post for more information about surge protectors: http://janetperkinstech.blogspot.com/2010/04/surge-protection-pays-off.html

Also you have to be concern about power cuts. Sudden power cuts can cause hard drive issues. An uninterruptible power (UPS) supply can help with that. A UPS is a battery for your computer that kicks in when you lose power. They can also provide surge suppression power. Here's a simple UPS designed for home use: APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 550VA 120V.