What does the Fox say?

[willsee]

I believe all UPS are junk. 

 

[knight1fox3]

Is any of the hardware you operate crucial to your day-to-day operation? If not, then I wouldn't waste the $$.

 

[matt267 PE]

I wouldn't waste the $$.

That's what I've concluded. When I was in college, I used an UPS because I didn't want to risk it. But now, I'm saying "F" it.

I should buy a good surge protector though. What would you recommend? 

 

[knight1fox3]

I concur with spending $$ on a good quality surge protective device. Which is usually far less than the cost of the electronics it is protecting. I really like Belkin and Tripp Lite for surge protector manufacturers. 

http://lifehacker.com/five-best-surge-protectors-1444106854

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-surge-protector/

https://www.ezvid.com/top-ten-surge-protectors

I actually have the Home Theater Isobar. Belkin tends to make more compact solutions for the PC side of things. Which is what I generally stick to with all my computing and server equipment.

 

[matt267 PE]

Thanks Fox.

 

[Dleg]

Good resources!  It reminded me that my ancient, overpriced Monster surgre protectors probably don't protect me against anything, anymore.  I think I'll pick up a few of those Tripp Lite models to replace them.  

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I would definitely recommend surge protectors with metal housings.  When the MOVs that provide the surge protection go "bang", they tend to set the nearby plastic housing on cheaper protectors on fire.

 

[Dleg]

So I take it you've seen a few house fires that started that way?  Good to keep in mind...

 

[wilheldp_PE]

So I take it you've seen a few house fires that started that way?  Good to keep in mind...

More than a few.

 

[kevo_55]

Android Nougat (7.0) was pushed to my phone last night.

Initial thoughts is that it isn't that different than 6.2 which I was running. I can tell they need to hot fix the dimming feature on the screen, but other than that it is pretty slick.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Not looking into purchasing one but just wanted your thoughts on the HP Spectre (world's thinnest laptop)...

 

[csb]

I bought a laser printer for home! 

 

[knight1fox3]

Not looking into purchasing one but just wanted your thoughts on the HP Spectre (world's thinnest laptop)...

It does look nice and the specs are impressive. Would be great for traveling.

I bought a laser printer for home! 

LOL......waiting for buyer's remorse...

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

It does look nice and the specs are impressive. Would be great for traveling.

LOL......waiting for buyer's remorse...

If I started traveling more I would be more interested.  The price tag is a little daunting but certainly reasonable for that market.

 

[snickerd3]

It does look nice and the specs are impressive. Would be great for traveling.

LOL......waiting for buyer's remorse...

What?  Why?  We have had a laser printer for the house for years.  It is great.  It a bummer we can't print color sometimes, but thats not a big deal

 

[knight1fox3]

Joking. Because it took this long to get a printer AT HOME. lol

Think of all those govt. dollars wasted on personal printing.

 

[csb]

I feel so legit! 

 

[Ble_PE]

I feel so legit! 

Too legit to quit?

 

[Road Guy]

I do 0.0 computer work at home

:true:

 

[P-E]