Should you disconnect your computer when?

Question

Should you disconnect your computer when a bad electrical storm comes around?

Answer 1

I guess. It could mess with your internet and damage your computer probably.

Answer 2

Yes, you should.

The surge protectors do not help much. If it is really bad I would also make sure it is not near a window.

good luck

Answer 3

yea. even if it is connected to a power strip/ surge protector, there still is that .1%  or so change it could fail, so if you got allot of important data on there, unplug it.

Answer 4

Yes, even with surge protectors they can be damaged. Remember to remove the eithernet cord as well.

Answer 5

Not rly, unless it's a hurricane. If you have a surge protector, you're set. They work great.

Answer 6

yes power surges are bad for your computer they can cause crashing, loss of memory, or they could just get fried

Answer 7

i would say its a good idea cause the lighting could hit your house and travel thorough the wiring and fry your computer... that what happened to our old computer...

Answer 8

yes but turn you computer off manualy

it could cause a power surge inside your computer and completely fry it

Answer 9

mostly yes but you can take the risk of shutting off instantaneously and losing everything

Answer 10

Surge bars protect your computer equipment. If you don't have a surge bar, yes, I would unplug it during a bad storm.