Computer system near microwave oven?
“Can placing my microwave oven in close proximity to my computer and printer do any damage to either of them? The back of the oven would be right next to the printer and about 16 inches from the computer. I have gotten conflicting answers from the guy who rebuilt my computer and the guys at Radio Shack.” Did the kids at Radio Shack even understand the question??? 🙂 Your request is certainly a bit unusual. My feeling is that it should be fine. The problem would more likely be the magnetic field from the large transformer in the microwave oven causing interference on your monitor (wiggling, jiggling, shimmering, etc. due to its effect on the electron beams in the CRT). There should be no significant microwave leakage from the oven, especially the rear. Keep in mind that there is a computer of sorts inside the microwave controlling it! However, you will need separate grounded electrical circuits for the microwave and computer equipment if you intend to ever use them at the same time. Why
