Should I turn off my computer during a thunderstorm?

Why is it important to turn off your computer during a thunderstorm?

  • Forgive me, but I've seen people become concerned when it starts to storm and do this. I've never known why...

  • Answer:

    If a telephone line, internet cable line, or power line feeding your house is struck by lightning, the over voltage will possibly overwhelm any surge protection you have and ruin the computer.

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a lightning strike could cause a power surge or spike that could damage the computer if you don't have a good surge protector.

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