[GTALUG] computer hardware testing tools.

[Don Tai]

yes, you can plug your power bar into the UPS

On Wed, 12 Jul 2023 at 15:14, Karen Lewellen <klewellen at 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 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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