Pluggin in gear/computer into non grounded outlets

[Ericlingus]

the GFCI does not protect electronics though from what I read is that true?

 

[westom]

the GFCI does not protect electronics though from what I read is that true?

Protect from what? The word 'protect' can be a list of maybe 40 different anomalies. Nothing protects from all.

GFCI's purpose is to protect human life. Especially important when receptacles only have two wire cables and when an appliance is not double insulated (ie has a three prong plug).