Protecting your equipment from power surges

Why a UPS is not optional in Nigeria, and how to size one correctly for your setup.

Start with the work, not the spec sheet

The most expensive mistake we see is buying for a workload that never arrives. Write down the three things you will do with the machine every single day, then buy for those. Everything else is a nice-to-have that can usually be added later.

Where the money actually goes

On most machines, storage and memory make far more difference to how the computer feels day to day than a processor one tier up. If your budget is fixed, prioritise an SSD and enough RAM before anything else.

• Storage: an NVMe SSD is the single biggest upgrade for everyday responsiveness.
• Memory: 16GB is the comfortable floor for work; 8GB is fine for study and browsing.
• Screen: you look at it all day. A dim, low-resolution panel is a daily tax.
• Battery and weight: only matter if the machine actually leaves your desk.

Buying in Nigeria specifically

Two things matter here that spec sheets never mention: whether the warranty can be claimed locally, and whether the machine copes with unstable power. Ask where the service centre is before you pay, and budget for a UPS if the machine is a desktop.

Our recommendation

Come with your budget and your three daily tasks and our team will match you to two or three options across price points. If none of them fit, we will tell you to wait — that is not a sale we want either.