Mouse frequent disconnect/reconnect (there is more to it so please read)

iamDevlin

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This is the story:

My monitor sometimes goes black (display off but it is still on) every time our refrigerator "moves" (it shakes, like it used a big amount of electricity or something). And sometimes my mouse disconnects along with it and reconnects after a few seconds. I've also heard that the outlet for a computer should be separate from other power consuming appliance like the refrigerator. The monitor turning the display off is already a big problem but here's another big problem. The mouse disconnects and reconnects even without the first problem (the mouse cursor disappears from the screen but the mouse is still on, I can also here the sound notification of a newly attached device).

Things I have done:
1. Disabled the "let the computer turn off this device" in the device manager
2. Change USB port

I previously thought that it is my previous pc's fault and it would be fixed now that I have a new one and with a better PSU but not. The mouse is also under half a year of usage.

My questions:
1. Is it really true that the outlet for the computer must be different from any big power consuming appliance?
2. Will I ever fix the problem with my mouse? I am 50% sure that the problem is not the cable since it is braided and I haven't stretched it once.
 


Haven't tried one. Is a generic one ok to use?
 
I always try to stay with the more recognizable names. For me I am familiar with APC, so that's what I use. Not only will having a UPS help with line voltage dropping, but it will help during power outages and protect your equipment.

For instance my modem and router are on the desk with my computer. I keep everything associated with my computer connected to the UPS including the router and modem.