Why is it important to turn off your computer during a thunderstorm?
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Forgive me, but I've seen people become concerned when it starts to storm and do this. I've never known why...
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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.
SewperGirl at Ask.com old Visit the source
Other answers
a lightning strike could cause a power surge or spike that could damage the computer if you don't have a good surge protector.
PhineousJWhoopie
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