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Power Surges and Interruptions. When using your computer and peripheral equipment at home, protect your valuable investments from power surges resulting from electrical spikes, lightning or other problems. You can easily do this by using a high quality power strip, which acts as a surge suppressor between your equipment and the wall outlets for electricity, telephone, and cable. If you don't use this relatively inexpensive accessory, an electrical jolt or lightning strike could fry your hardware. A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) can further prevent data loss in the event of a power outage. You can purchase a high-quality surge protector and UPS at any store that carries computer equipment.

Use a high-quality surge protector