Thanks for checking Linda!
Seems like it could have been much worse from what I have seen on television so you indeed caught some breaks. Good thing!
Yes the UPS question regarding under-voltages and also over-voltages. They will tend to "normalize those to within a range, as mine does.
That is the one device I would definitely put a UPS on.
Some people like them on their newer flat screen televisions. I never use one there and have never had ANY troubles with them.
The professor and I do not agree completely but that is okay.
Whatever works for you is all that matters and we are all different. In the case of your computer and because they tend to be pretty sensitive to voltage fluctuations, a UPS is highly recommended. I would get an APC and either a 750 Volt Amp or 1000 Volt amp rated one.
That should protect that pc very nicely.
Take care and good to hear from you!
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