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Should I plug my MacBook Pro into a surge protector?
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HerbertDerb
macrumors 6502
My entire desk setup is plugged into an APC UPS which also acts as a surge protector. Not sure if it's absolutely needed, but I prefer to do so.
tbobmccoy
macrumors 6502a
Just make sure it has been rated by UL, and you should be good. Since the MacBook Pro already has an internal battery, an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is a bit overkill.
https://www.amazon.com/Surge-101/b?ie=UTF8&node=10529927011 For some more advice. Amazon has a good write-up on this.
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Thank You!!! they recommend between 1,000-2,000 joules for a laptop.
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A UPS is overkill for a laptop, but I mainly use it to power my DSL/cable router, wifi access point, switch and other gimmicks. Then again, it depends on how reliable power is in your area.
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tbobmccoy
macrumors 6502a
Agreed. I have a UPS for all the hard drives I have in my home server. If you've got the space for a laptop plug, sure, but if not, don't spend the extra cash. That's all I was pointing out ☺️
dk001
macrumors demi-god
Surge protected my abode, all plugs, whoever possible. Had one incident a few years back with a massive power surge. Dealing with my insurance, electric company, home repair, device replacement, etc... was an event I will do all I can to minimize going forward.
You never know what else may get plugged in tomorrow. Cheap insurance.
You never know what else may get plugged in tomorrow. Cheap insurance.