Home computers for managing the household, business, or pleasure are becoming commonplace. However, unless the system is properly protected, hardware can be destroyed and data disappear in the blink of an eye.
Computers need two types of protection: Surge Protection and Battery Back-up. Surge protectors prevent the hardware from being damaged, while battery back-ups protect against data loss during momentary power outages.
The central processing unit of the computer is likely to be connected to: peripherals, a printer, modem, CD-ROM and a monitor. All of this equipment should be protected as well.
To prevent
data loss, consider purchasing a Stand-by Power supply (SPS). The SPS
will provide at least a few minutes of back-up power to get you through the
momentary blips; or, in the event of a prolonged outage, give you time to shut
down your system safely.
Aftermarket battery back-up systems that add-on to equipment often cost more
than a new clock or VCR, and therefore are not recommended for these applications.
