My screen is very hard to read



Which of these devices would be the best choice for preventing power surges and providing backup power for your computer?

A) Surge suppressor

B) UPS

C) Multimeter

D) Circuit Tester

E) Simply disconnect everything from the wall outlet, and you’ll avoid any surges!


The answer: B) UPS

An uninterruptible power supply can protect against surges and provide battery back-up in the case of full power loss.

Want to know more? Watch “Managing Your Computing Environment.”

It’s important to maintain a good working environment for yourself and your computing equipment. In this video, you’ll learn about material safety data sheets, temperature and humidity control, surge suppressing, using a UPS, airflow, and cleaning your computer.