2007-03-15 05:26:19 · 6 answers · asked by hsuen 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
No, if there is a lightening storm, you should shut off your computer and unplug it if you dont' have a surge protector. Do the same for your tv, and audio equipment. If you get a lightening strike close by, you could get a surge that would ruin your electronic equipment.
2007-03-15 05:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by peache68 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends. Always use a surge protector, but realize that your cable / fiber optic or telephone line you use to connect to the net may not be surge-protected, and in most cases isn't. So, if lightning travels along these lines back to your PC, it can totally ruin it.
2007-03-15 05:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do, but I have my computer and equipment connected to a surge protector. If you have extremely valuable information on your computer, such as for work, I would say to wait til the storms over.
2007-03-15 21:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by monarenee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the lightening is close to you--it could be dangerous.
They say that you should not shower or use water at all, and should unplug everything electric when there is a bad thunderstrom nearby. You should also not use home phones (you can use cell phones).
2007-03-15 06:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No because your risking your self to get struck by lightning
2007-03-15 06:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, why wouldn't it be?
unless you're worried about the power going out, too.
even then you still don't have to worry about your computer being damaged if you have a surge protector. but that has to do with power supply to your comp, not with being online.
2007-03-15 05:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by Mary K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋