MaryL wrote:
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Sounds like something you can do to keep busy. When you eventually
get around to removing or swapping out the dodgy surge suppressors,
check back. Maybe we can find something else to try.


Look, it's obvious that you enjoy being rude. I simply don't have the
technical knowledge to follow through with some of the information
that has been given on this group (most, with good intentions, I
believe). However, have you not noticed that I said this problem
*pre-dates* both of the surge suppressors. So, it began before I had
the regular surge suppressor and the backup USB, and the same problem
continues with them in place!

I apologize for sounding rude - I only meant to be impatient.

If you refuse to try the most obvious diagnostic (swapping or removing the
surge suppressors), you are, frankly, incapable of accepting help. The only
legitimate excuse you can have is lack of sufficient technical knowledge to
operate a plug. I admit that is possible.

Do you know any 12-year old males?