What type of computer protection device will protect against spikes and surges?

Answer 1

You can use two different types of devices depending on the type of protection you need. If you are simply trying to prevent the computer from being damaged you would use a surge protector, while if you were trying to protect it from turning off as well you would use an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) which is more expensive.

You should be aware however, that a surge from a lighting strike can also travel through networking wires as well, and for complete protection, you should have those go through a surge protector as well.

Answer 2

There are a number of devices on the market that will protect your computer equipment from surges. They either simply cut the power in the event of a power spike, or contain electronics to 'smooth out' the supply voltage. Any computer or electrical retailer will advise you on your options.

Answer 3

A surge protector. There are different models on the market - from a single plug to replace the plug on the device you want to protect - to eight-way sockets which allow you to protrct up to eight devices at once.

Answer 4

There is no perfect protection from power surges. However, you will be fairly well protected if you use a good surge protector. A Power Strip from the dollar store might do fine, but I wouldn't trust it. Try something from a company which specializes in this, like APC (www.apc.com). Make sure that it protects all the feeds to and from your computer system. Of course, you don't need to put protection on your mouse, but anything that comes from another room, or especially from the street should have a barrier. Usually this means just power and internet, but if you have Coaxial connection or anything else like this, it should have protection too. You may find something like this useful: http://www.amazon.com/APC-P11VNT3-Performance-SurgeArrest-Protection/dp/B0012YFXSW

Answer 5

A surge protector or voltage regulator

Answer 6

That's a surge protector.

Answer 7

A surge protector will do that nicely