Anti Static Wrist Straps are used to protect you computer components
from static electricity. By wearing the wrist srtap,
you ground yourself. This will prevent you from releasing
any static on a component.
Static electricity can do serious damage to most of the internal parts
of a computer. A ground mat is also a good idea. Especially if you plan on
working on computers as a hobby or business.
The dry cold winter months are when static electricity is more of a
hazzard. Computers and electronic equipment should aviod contact with a carpet, as it can release static electricity.