iPhone 17 Took a Few Seconds to Start Charging—Should I Be Concerned?
I'm using an iPhone 17 running iOS 27.0.1. I plugged the charger into a power strip and then connected my phone, but charging took a few seconds to…
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Is an AVR with built-in surge protection suitable for protecting my PC?
I recently built a PC with a be quiet! Pure Power 13M 1000W power supply. For now, the PC and two monitors are connected to a basic power…
Is a 1,150W PC setup safe on one surge protector?
I recently moved into a new place, and the room where I keep my PC only has two nearby outlets. My current setup includes a PC, three monitors,…
Is it Safe to Turn Off a Power Strip While the PC Is Shut Down?
I was moving my power strip and accidentally switched it off while my PC had already been shut down through the operating system. The PSU itself was still…
Should I Buy a UPS or Surge Protector for My New Gaming PC?
I just finished building a gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and 32 GB of RAM. I want to protect it from power surges…
PC Powers Off Instantly Without Warning—Could the PSU or Power Strip Be Failing?
My computer suddenly shuts down completely with no warning or blue screen. I took it to a repair shop, but it worked normally while they tested it. At…
Should I be worried about a burning smell and marks on my PSU?
I've got a bit of a situation with my PC's power supply unit (PSU). Overall, the system has been running smoothly—temperatures are normal and there haven't been any…
Should I be worried about a burning smell and marks on my PSU power connector?
I've been having a bit of a scare with my PC recently. Everything was running smoothly with normal temperatures and no crashes, but I started to notice a…
Is a Little Water on My Power Strip and Ethernet Cable Dangerous?
I accidentally spilled a cup of water on my power strip's cable while it was off, and some also got on the ethernet cable connecting my PC to…
Why Does My PC Keep Turning Back On After Shutdown?
I've been facing a frustrating issue where my PC won't stay shut down. After I click the "Shut Down" option, it powers off initially but then turns back…
Why does my PC lose data in sleep mode when I unplug the power strip?
I've been trying to get sleep mode working on my new PC, but I've noticed that when I switch off the power strip, everything I was working on…