The Pot Belly Stove

[beanboy89]

Has anyone been to CLifton Hill in Nigra Fallas, ON?

Yes.

[Localonthe8s]

You have?

I like the restaurants, shops and museums and acctractions there? Do you agree billy?

[Localonthe8s]

Should i turn off the computer now? There's a severe thunderstorm over my area

[Alejandro]

Yes!

[lfmusiclover]

It depends. What is severe? Is there lots of thunder and lightning? Do you feel that continuing to leave your computer on would put it at risk?

Bottom line: you need to use your own common sense. We can't tell you. If you think its bad enough to warrant turning off the computer, the answer is yes. If not, then it is no.

[Gil]

I've never turned off my computer during bad storms. Up until a year ago, i didn't know you were supposed to.

Never had any storm-related damage to my equipment...

[Al]

I've never turned off my computer during bad storms. Up until a year ago, i didn't know you were supposed to.

Never had any storm-related damage to my equipment...

i've never turned off my computer in the event of a severe t-storm. i have a serge protector. even so i've never really worried myself about it.

[lfmusiclover]

Wow, those statements certainly go to show how young and inexperienced you guys are.

[Stephen]

i have a serge protector. even so i've never really worried myself about it.

Just because you have a surge protector doesn't mean you're 100% out of the woods. A REALLY bad storm can still get through that surge protector. So, you should ALWAYS shut down (and unplug) your PC during a thunderstorm (particularly the bad ones). It's always better to be safe than be sorry.

[Alejandro]

i always shut my comp off when a severe storm comes my way and i do have a surge protector also

[Localonthe8s]

i never turn off my computer during a storm. But i would regret and know i'm taking a risk if the lightning gets to the computer and bombs it

[Gil]

Well nothing has happened yet, so why do i have any reason whatsoever to worry? Power surges are very rare here (whether its weather related or not). Once something gets damaged, THEN i'll be much more catious. Until then, absolutely nothing wrong. Everything is on a surge protector anyway. (the expensive ones too)

[Stephen]

Well nothing has happened yet, so why do i have any reason whatsoever to worry? Power surges are very rare here (whether its weather related or not). Once something gets damaged, THEN i'll be much more catious. Until then, absolutely nothing wrong. Everything is on a surge protector anyway. (the expensive ones too)

You always need to be careful in case something like that happening. Leaving your computers plugged in during an electrical storm only makes the chances of your PCs being fried, more likely.

[Al]

Wow, those statements certainly go to show how young and inexperienced you guys are.

i for one, can truly careless to be honest. i won't be around this place long with this same computer. i only have a year left, then i'm outta here.

Just because you have a surge protector doesn't mean you're 100% out of the woods. A REALLY bad storm can still get through that surge protector. So, you should ALWAYS shut down (and unplug) your PC during a thunderstorm (particularly the bad ones). It's always better to be safe than be sorry.

Like Gil said, until I actually experience it, then and only then will I be cautious, but like I said above. I won't be here for long. (here as in san antonio)

[lfmusiclover]

So Al and Gil, let me try to understand your logic. What your telling me is that it has to happen or else you won't protect yourself from it? That's like saying you'll get gas AFTER you run out, or install smoke detectors AFTER your house burns to the ground.