[GTALUG] computer hardware testing tools.

Karen Lewellen klewellen at shellworld.net
Wed Jul 12 12:37:34 EDT 2023


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 at 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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