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Is Your PC Ready for the Summer Storms?
The storm season is upon us; is your computer prepared for an electrical nightmare? Brief power spikes and outages may not seem like a big deal but they wreak havoc on the delicate circuitry in modern electronics. Sure you have your computer plugged into a surge protector, but lightning can just as easily use your phone or cable line to fry your computer’s components.
The damage done by a lightning strike – or even a common power surge – can be catastrophic. Don’t leave your computer and other electronic devices vulnerable to electrical attack. Tune in this weekend as Ken, Brandon, and Chad explain the steps you need to take to storm-proof your electronic equipment.
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Original Air Date: Jul 8, 2006
This Week's Links
- What you should know about power protection
- Battery backups vs. UPSs
- Don't let lightning zap your PC
- APC - Power-conditioning products
- Tripplite - Power protection and connectivity products
- Data Disaster Prevention Guide
- An Automatic Personal Backup System
- FREE Automatic Remote Data Backup Trial
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