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Hi,

Im downloading some important stuff.
I need to go to bed now but there is a majoy lightning storm and I heard a power surge can fry a computer. But i read about a program that if you dont have a Power Bar with surge protection it auto shuts down the pc when it loses power to protect the PC.

Is there anything that does that?

Of not how can I Make sure my pc dosent screw up when im sleeping tonight with a giant thunder and lightning storm???

i don't think that software could do this.... because the power would have to go through the computer for the software to recognise it and it would be fried anyway! so i highly doubt that would be the case

dam ok is there a way to make a cuztom surge protector then wasting 50$ for a power bar one?

unplug the computer that's an awesome surge protector!

i know but I would be sleeping and I need these important downloads for the morning

lol i was joking. i doubt you could whip up a surge protector before you go to bed for the night but meh, what do i know?

ok thansk for your help maybe someone else can help me

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Originally posted by SonicSam
i know but I would be sleeping and I need these important downloads for the morning

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surely you could afford $50 on a power surge protector if you pay for the internet connection to,  i myself would prefer to pay $50 than pay out another $2500 on a new PC

ok thanks for the info the strom stopped so now I can sleep good luck i got

Hmm, I was gonna ask about this, but Google answered me:

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Originally posted by http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/s/surge_protector.html

surge protector

A device that shields computer and other electronic devices from surges in electrical power, or transient voltage, that flow from the power supply. Standard American voltage for home and office buildings is 120 volts. Anything over this amount is considered transient and can damage electronic devices that are plugged into an outlet. Even though power surges are so brief that they are measured in nanoseconds, they can cause considerable damage to electronic equipment.

A surge protector works by channeling the extra voltage into the outlet's grounding wire, preventing it from flowing through the electronic devices while at the same time allowing the normal voltage to continue along its path. Electrical surges can damage computer equipment by burning its wires or gradually over time wearing down the device’s internal components and even wipe out any saved data. Surge protectors can also protect telephone and cable lines as these also carry electric current.

It is a common misunderstanding that surge protectors will protect systems from lightning, the most familiar source of power surges. Even the most effective surge protectors can not protect equipment from the sudden increase in electrical pressure of millions of volts that lightning can supply. The best way to prevent damage during from lightning storm is to unplug devices that could be irreparably damaged. Surge protectors more commonly protect equipment from lower-voltage surges that occur frequently in modern electrical wiring. For example, devices such as refrigerators and air conditioners require large amounts of energy to switch motors and compressors on and off, creating surges in power that disrupt the steady flow of voltage. Faulty wiring, downed power lines and faulty equipment at the power source (utility company) can all cause power surges as well.

Surge protectors are also commonly called power strips, surge suppressors and transient suppressors.

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