Today, one page of our website experienced a 1 h surge: about 600 unique visitors landed there after doing a highly specific search on Google. The question was relevant and our (non-commercial) site ranks 1rst for this question, so while unusual this can be explained except for one thing: all those visitors were using the Opera Mini browser on a mobile device connected to a service provider that Google Analytics calls "Opera software asa". Also, the surge peaked at 11 am GMT+1 and then was basically over (no tail). Any idea of what happened?
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posted by elgilito
on Apr 25, 2013 -
5 answers
A friend of mine has 20+ old arcade games in his basement. He has essentially set up a small arcade museum at his house. It's pretty sweet! The games are split between several circuits in the house but power is becoming a concern. These old electronics are sensitive to spikes and low voltages and we want to keep them running as long as possible - most of the circuit boards are not made and difficult to replace or repair. What should we consider for 110v line conditioning?
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posted by rwheindl
on Feb 29, 2012 -
6 answers
On Sunday morning we had a power outage here. My Mac's power adapter seems to have gone bad as a result, but none of my other computer parts did. What's the deal?
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posted by circular
on Aug 18, 2010 -
6 answers
If I have an appliance that has a DC motor, should I unplug it during a storm if it's not on a surge protector? Why?
posted by Alpenglow
on Jul 13, 2010 -
4 answers
My outlets are not grounded, will using a UPS and surge protector be OK?
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posted by abbat
on Feb 22, 2010 -
14 answers
When it rains / storms our power inevitably blinks out (usually comes right back online in a few seconds) and we have lost 1 TV and another one is now behaving erratically. Need help coming up with a plan of action.
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posted by dino terror
on Oct 9, 2007 -
8 answers
[AppropriationsFilter] If the Democrats vote *against* funding the troop escalation, what recourse does the President have to follow through with his plan?
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posted by willie11
on Feb 7, 2007 -
4 answers
I've had three electronic items in my apartment bite the dust within 24 hours. What is the deal?
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posted by rolypolyman
on May 25, 2005 -
9 answers
power surge damage: last night something went wacko on my neighborhood power grid, and stuff started popping and blowing up and burning (in 6-8 other houses as well). We shut off all of the breakers as quick as we could, but when we woke up this morning lots of stuff was destroyed. Will anyone pay for the damage? [MI]
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posted by monkeystronghold
on Jan 3, 2005 -
6 answers
Why does my laptop run 10 degrees hotter when plugged into a
ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle? The machine runs at 40-45C on battery, 45-50C plugged into a normal outlet, and 55-60C on the GFCI in my basement. Plugging into a surge protector doesn't seem to help. Why is this happening, and is there a hardware fix?
posted by PrinceValium
on Mar 2, 2004 -
6 answers
