What to buy
- A quality surge protector for the computer, monitor and TV — not a basic extension lead.
- A small UPS for the desktop computer and the router: a few minutes of power to save your work and shut down properly.
- For a home office, one UPS for the router keeps your internet running through short cuts.
Good habits
- Save often and turn on auto-save in Office and other programs.
- Keep backups: the cloud plus an external drive.
- In a storm, unplug expensive equipment you are not using.
- Check the UPS battery every year or two — it wears out quietly.
Laptops are safer — but not immune
- A laptop battery covers short power cuts.
- The charger still takes the spike: plug it into a surge protector.
I can help choose and set it up
I help choose a UPS and surge protection for your home or office, set up automatic shutdown and backups — in English, Russian or Georgian.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Which UPS do I need?
It depends on what you connect. For a router and a desktop computer, a small UPS is usually enough — I will help you choose.
Can a surge damage a laptop?
The charger usually takes the hit, but a surge protector is cheap insurance.
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