Computers and Thunderstorms

I've learned something the hard way many times over the years. Computers and thunderstorms do not mix!

Yes I use high dollar surge surpressors, and I do highly recommend them. I've lost track of how many hard drives I've lost, how many network cards, power supplies, motherboards, you name it. Power surges are the death of computers and your valuable data.

So what do you do? If you are under a thunderstorm drop what you are doing, shut your computers down and unplug them from the wall. No joke here folks. Simply shutting them down isn't good enough. You must unplug them from the wall. Your network cable, and phone cable too (if you are still on dialup.)

I was with a customer today that described 4 wierd things they had to replace on their new name brand systems that could only be explained by power surges. Some office buildings power lines are not conditioned properly for computer networks. And you get spikes in power from time to time. There's not a lot you can do about it other than have good backups.

But if you have the opportunity, when you hear thunder, start shutting down and unplugging. You won't be sorry.

If you are a victim feel free to contact us. http://www.christiangeeks.com/ We'll be happy to help.