[GTALUG] computer hardware testing tools.

[Don Tai]

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 at 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 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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