Should I connect my monitor to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)?
Probably. If you have a UPS for your computer, you will only want critical equipment connected to it, to prolong backup time if there is an extended power failure. Typically you will want to connect only the computer and monitor to a UPS. UPS will protect your monitor from dangerous spikes and drops as well as surges and brown-outs experienced in many residential and commercial power lines. If you choose to use a UPS, be sure to size the unit properly for the load it will be supporting.
Can I use a power strip to power my monitor?
Some power strips will protect against most line voltage spikes, but be sure not to run too many devices on the power strip or connect several strips to a single wall outlet. Also, do not use the surge protector as a master switch to turn on your entire system. To avoid possible synchronization problems between your monitor and video card, it is best to turn your monitor on a few seconds before powering up your CPU.
