On Wed, 12 Jul 2023 at 15:14, Karen Lewellen <klewellen@shellworld.net> wrote:

that is interesting..might need more than one due to hydro flow.
I would hope that one could say connect power bars tot he UPS so that
more than a single item gets monitored?

On Wed, 12 Jul 2023, Don Tai wrote:

> A UPS is essentially a battery with some electronics. You plug the UPS into
> the wall and then plug your computer into the UPS. The UPS monitors the
> power and evens out brownouts and power surges. When power goes out
> completely the UPS allows you time to save your work and safely power down
> your computer. When there is constant power, the UPS will recharge the
> battery.
>
> Prices vary with the size of the UPS.
>
> On Wed, 12 Jul 2023 at 12:37, Karen Lewellen <klewellen@shellworld.net>
> wrote:
>
>> How expensive are UPS units, and how do they work?
>> My hydro is included in my rent. However my landlord does not understand
>> his layout from the city standards is not correct. It is being
>> investigated, but may still need an alternative.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 12 Jul 2023, Don Tai wrote:
>>
>>> Computer component testing software, even if you can find it, won't
>> prevent
>>> hardware damage. Maybe you should consider a UPS or other power
>> management
>>> hardware that will even out any power surges and brownouts.
>>> Don
>>>
>>> On Tue, 11 Jul 2023 at 18:05, Karen Lewellen via talk <talk@gtalug.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi folks,
>>>> What I am seeking is an open source program that tests aspects of say
>> your
>>>> motherboard. that the serial ports or parallel ports work, that the USB
>>>> ports are sound etc.
>>>> I am asking because due to an as of yet not fixed hydro problem in my
>> new
>>>> apartment, the occasional power surges, even with machines attached to
>>>> protectors, are causing slight damage to hardware.
>>>> Need to know how much as I only have so many computers I can use.
>>>> Any program ideas?
>>>> Will be sharing suggestions with someone hopefully helping me
>>>> troubleshoot.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Karen
>>>>
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