It is very important that you protect your computer from possible electrical damage.
Unplug your computer during bad weather since your surge protector will not protect your computer system against direct lightning hits.
If you are using a modem to connect to the Internet, be sure to get a surge protector with a telephone jack included so as to minimize power surges which could damage your modem.
UPS Emergency Backup System:
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a backup system which will constantly provide power to your computer system.
A UPS will help to guard your system against surges, spikes and brown-outs. It will also protect your computer system and valuable data if there are fluctuations in power and during power outages.
The back-up system software automatically saves and closes open files when power is interrupted and shuts down the computer system in an orderly manner.
Click here to view UPSs (Emergency Backup Systems) at very good prices.
I would recommend a CyberPower 425 VA/230 Watt UPS with Automatic Shutdown
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with Automatic Shutdown
Final Thoughts:
The above UPS is for an average computer system. If you have a system that requires more backup power, you can always opt for a more powerful backup system. Click here to view some.
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