Sunday, December 8, 2013

Power Surge Protectors - Safeguarding Your Computer Against Electric Spikes

Computers are undoubtedly a costly investment, and the skyrocketing prices of the hardware have added to the woes. Therefore, it becomes essential to take all necessary steps to protect the computer from potential damage. The best way to accomplish this is to use power surge protectors.If you own a computer, you probably recognize the need to protect it from any damage that can commonly result from lightning strikes or a power surges. A sudden surge can damage the computer to a serious extent, resulting in the loss of all the important data stored in it.To protect the computer against such harm, the best thing to use is a power surge protector. This electronic device is capable of maintaining a safe voltage level, thus minimizing the risk of damage. Almost all these protectors available these days feature multiple outlets. This feature makes these protectors ideal for computer systems which require multiple connectors for CPU, monitor, printer, speakers and other hardware.There are different types of surge protectors available. They are:Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)This is a common type of surge protector where a metal oxide part is connected to the ground-line through a semiconductor. This semiconductor serves as a variable resistor by creating high resistance when the supply is below standard level, and reduces the resistance when the voltage is high.Gas Discharge Arrestor (GDA)This type of protector uses a Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) which works similar to the MOV. It uses an inert gas to control the electricity level. This gas acts as a conductor during a power surge. Excess power ionizes the gas making it a good conductor, thus, the gas passes the extra power to the ground-line until the supply is normalized.To offer more security, surge protectors are often equipped with a fuse. When the voltage is above standard level the fuse acts as a resistor and burns out to cut the supply to the device.Benefits of Surge ProtectorsWhether used at home or office, a surge protector is always beneficial. The reasons are:* It protects electrical appliance from getting damaged from power surge.
* It regulates and maintains a steady supply of electricity to all the devices.
* You don't need to unplug your device when you don't need them (these devices have buttons that can be switched off to disconnect the device from the power strip).
* Since these protectors act as regulators, they help in keeping the electricity bills low.Choosing the Best Surge ProtectorKeeping in mind the importance of using these protectors, you should select the best one. You should keep the following things in mind before buying the best surge protector.* Look for the this protector which has sufficient outlets to accommodate all the devices.>
* Choose the device which has a built-in fuse, as it will provide better protection.
* Use a surge protector which protects all the three lines.
* Ask the vendor whether the protector has a circuit breaker to stop the flow of electricity in case of overloading.
* A surge protector that includes an on/off switch for every outlet is considered best for buying.
* Check whether the device has LED to show whether it is working or not.
* Check the UL rating of the device. Buy the protector having a low UL rating.
* Buy the device that has a high joules rating.
* Response time is also important. This indicates how quickly the protector will react to the surge. Therefore, you should choose the surge which has the fast response time.To find the best computer surge protectors, you can run a quick search online where you can find several reliable and reputed vendors selling such devices at affordable prices.

The author of this article is currently associated with Computer Network Accessories, Inc., a leading dealer of computer parts Online, you can check the catalog to find the prices of all the equipme

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Finding Her the Perfect Last Minute Valentines Day Gift

If you're reading this article you're in a bit of trouble...you've left it to the last minute to buy her a valentines day gift and you've got nothing. No ideas, no leads, no clue = no action for you if you don't get it together.And you think I'm going to be able to solve all your problems?That sounds like a lot of pressure - I can't make you any promises but in about one and a half minutes time hopefully you'll be further along than you were before. You might even be hit with a flash of inspiration that you can run withLast Minute Option A - Dinner At A Classy RestaurantHere's the thing, you and I both know that the chances of getting a table at a romantic restaurant with no booking on the 14th February are pretty slim.So here's another option for you.If it's still the 13th (ie it's valentines day tomorrow), then one thing you can use to your advantage is the element of surprise.Tell her to get dressed up & throw on her dancing shoes...but don't tell her why, then take her to the restaurant.Spin a story about how you hate the commercialism of valentines day and how being a true romantic, you want to avoid doing the same thing as everyone else.Last Minute Option B - A Romantic Night InIf you're handy in the kitchen this is your get out of jail free card. Candles, rose petals and some romantic tunes. Whip up your signature dish and give her just enough good wine to bring a blush to her cheek and you should be all set.If you really want to spice things up a bit, here's a list of foods that are considered to be aphrodisacs - figs, good chocolate, bananas, oysters, asparagus and champagne.Last Minute Option C - The Frantic ScrambleIt's too late for you to order a gift online, so you need to do this the old fashion way - hit the local shops and scan every single shelf until that perfect gift jumps out and grabs you.You're options are pretty limited at this point. You don't have anything organised, you're terrible in the kitchen and finding a restaurant table at this late stage is not an option.You need to try and avoid her until late in the day and hopefully by that stage your problems will have been solved by a friendly shop assistant at a small boutique gift store you discovered in a part of town you never knew existed.And then maybe you'll make a note in your diary to be a bit more organised next year...but we both know that probably won't happen.Good luck

Kate Stephen is the Director Of Red Ribbon Gifts - a boutique online gift store located in Australia that specialises in stylish retail gifts from smaller manufacturers and up & coming designers. Visit the website today and check out the range of valentin

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