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A surge protector
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Surge protectors provide some protection, but the only surefire way to protect an electronic device during lightning storms is to unplug the device.
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Is a power button a input device?
A input device is when you put something into the computer. A output device is when something from a computer comes out, either a hard or soft copy. So, I think it would be a input device, because you are putting a direction to turn on!
How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and blackouts?
Online ups protect their computer equipment against electrical power browns outs and blackouts by using multiple power generators that have a back up system.
What is sequence power cycling for a computer?
A power cycle is turning off and turning back on any electronic device.
Which device converts 120volt ac from what if your wall to 12vdc for your computer to use?
power supply
Is ups input or output device?
UPS is Uninterruptable Power Supply. It is neither input not output. It supplies electrical power to a computer when the main electrical supply is interrupted. It does not handle data in any way.
A device that can protect a computer from power surges and lightning is a?
That would be a "surge protector". Note that many UPS (uninterruptable power supply) units include this functionality too.
Which device gives the power supply in computer?
SMPS(switch mode power supply)
Should a device be powered down before attaching a serial cable?
It is not necessary to power down the computer to hook up a serial device. It is also not necessary to power down a serial device before hooking it up to a computer.
What device protects a computer system against lighting strikes?
A surge protector, but do not fully trust them, always turn your computer off in a thunderstorm, always. I had a $100 surge protector and it still failed to protect my computer, although my television and other equipment were all safeguarded by it. That would be an Uninterrupted Power Supply, or UPS for short. To the non- to semi-tech savvy, they would be called a Surge Protector. These devices, depending on the brand you have, keep the computer's power from failing in the event of a lightning strike, brown-out, or black-out.
What helps protect the computer against power fluctuation?
UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
What device can help protect against temporary above-normal voltages?
power strip
What power adapters also protect the computer?
All power adapters will protect your computer and any other valuable electronics. There are even warranties that offers a warranty against anything that happen while your electronics have a power surge.
Can you wipe a android device on the computer as the device is unusable?
If the device is able to power on, and your computer can use it or modify it for usage as a storage device, then yes. Otherwise, it may be impossible or very difficult depending on the cause of the phone breaking.
Is a power button a input device?
A input device is when you put something into the computer. A output device is when something from a computer comes out, either a hard or soft copy. So, I think it would be a input device, because you are putting a direction to turn on!
How can you protect your computer against power surges to make sure that your computer is not fried?
The best protection is a good UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). That will protect you against both surges and brown outs, as well as allowing you to power down safely in case of a power outage.
What is fuction of power supply?
The power supply makes the computer run, without any type of power supply it would be impossible to run a computer. The mains power supply for a laptop and the power supply unit of a desk top, both convert the high AC voltage from the mains power and convert it to low voltage DC, for the electronics of a computer to use.
How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and blackouts?
Online ups protect their computer equipment against electrical power browns outs and blackouts by using multiple power generators that have a back up system.
