How many devices do you have with Internet access? Electronic gadgets? If you’re one of the 101 million iPhone users, and you have two to three computers in your home, chances are that you are aware of the importance of using high-quality USB cables. Furthermore, you probably have an extra supply of these cables on hand.

In addition to having reliable network cables, you also want to have one or more surge protectors. While a power strip surge protector provides additional outlets, its most important feature is that it protects your devices as well as your home and office.

You may be interested to know the difference between an electrical surge and an electrical spike. The duration of a surge is usually less than two seconds, while a spike can be even less than a second. Surges tend to measure under 500 volts. Spikes, however, can consist of thousands of volts.

Electrical surges and spikes can both cause significant damage when protective measures aren’t in place. A whole-house surge protector can prevent this excess voltage from entering your home and potentially cause an electrical fire or other damages.

On average, whole house surge protectors cost $250. When comparing the potential cost of damages to your home, office, and devices, however, this is a minimal amount. While insurance may cover some or all of the costs incurred, it makes sense to take measures to avoid these issues when possible.

Power surges and spikes may be caused by a weather phenomenon such as lightning. They may also be caused by issues with electrical lines and in-house wiring. If you believe there are wiring issues in your home or office, it’s important to have a professional electrician evaluate the situation. At that time, they can determine if you need any repairs.

It’s important to remember that if you have any old, frayed USB cables or other cords, that they should be replaced. Furthermore, if you have an old power strip rather than a surge protector, you may want to replace it as well.

If you’d like to purchase cell phone accessories, bulk USB cables, or other products, please contact us today.

2017 is here and like always it is our duty to provide access to educational articles to our vastly growing customer database. As we all are fulfilling our New Year’s resolutions and reaching the many goals we set for this year, we as a company must do our due diligence to keep you all up to date with our changing technological world. In the ever so evolving world of technology, how can we keep up? Understanding the variables of what will stay and what will go involves great insight. Think about it, how many different devices and cables have we seen over, let’s say,the last 15-20 years? We went from tube tvs, dial up internet and cellphones with antennas to thin,flat screen tvs which are lighter than the earlier versions, plethora of powerful and light handheld devices and internet speeds that makes dial up seem as ancient as smoke signals.

Technology does not change by itself, technology advancement is dictated by a group of individuals who determine the needs and wants of the industry. Who is this mysterious group of individuals you might ask? YOU of course. Yes, you the customer gives detailed experience reviews and provides insight on what features would make your life easier. Now even though you control the market, the new technology needs standards to make sure the product is safe for use and meets the guidelines for the market. This is where standards organizations come into play. These groups help deliver the advancement and change in technology.

The goals of these organizations are to standardize any product developed and make sure that it makes life uncomplicated, secure and fruitful. Most of the time these different organizations develop principles that will allow them to stay on the same page as other organizations standards. The purpose of these actions are to allow the standards to build within each other and avoid copying each others provided plans. Now with that being said, we know competition breeds perfection so there is plenty in this market. Even though organizations build their standards to help each other and make life easier on consumers, they also compete with each other to provide the best standard in the market which in return will create the best products. There are thousands of these organizations around the world, so what I will do is key in on the major ones throughout this month.