Effects of Line Noise

Line noise describes random fluctuations/electrical impulses that are carried along with standard AC current

Florescent lights, appliances, electrical devices, radio stations, or working during a lightning storm can introduce line noise into your system

Hard drive components can be damaged
Televisions and computer monitors can display interference as static
Audio systems experience increased distortion levels
This can also cause slow, unreliable connections, or prevent you from connecting at all