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Is surge protection actually needed?
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Mar 15, 202620238 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Am I am an idiot for not using a surge protected powerboard? Does this mean my computer gets fried in a power outage? Which particular parts of the computer are most vulnerable to damage if I get a 'surge'?
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Is surge protection actually needed? Depends on your definition of "need". If you decide that your computer isn't worth $20 (a year) of protection then no, you don't "need" one. Am I am an idiot for not using a surge protected powerboard? Not at all…
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