Complaining about computers

[classicdrogn]

I don't believe so, the Brigewater Triangle is still close enough to Boston to be in its shadow on the powere grid and benefit from how extensive that is. The house is old (for the Americas, 1828 IIRC) but the wiring was redone not too long ago, and the computer actually has a circuit to itself so it shouldn't be getting sruges from appliances or whatever save in the most minor of ways. I have looked at getting set up with a UPS before, but in light of the above and a habit of saving frequently from previous experiences in locations not so blessed haven['t been able to justify the expense.

The phone handset was due to getting an ounce or so of rubbing alcohol spilled over it, rather than any electrical shenanigans, it's just happening at an unfortunately coincidental time. Pulling the battery and letting it dry out should hopefully set it to rights, as long as whatever was shorted to make it act weird (screen light not shutting off after a few seconds, not responding to button presses) didn't cause permanent damage.