Also known as a surge suppressor, a surge protector is a plug-in device that is designed to help protect the computer from surges and spikes . To the right is an image of a Belkin power strip and surge protector. As can be seen, this power strip not only helps protect the devices connected to it, but also allows eight additional devices to be connected to one outlet.
Also known as a surge suppressor, a surge protector is a plug-in device that is designed to help protect the computer from