Experts recommend you protect your computer and expensive electronics with a surge protector such as a CyberPower 10 outlet surge protector. Since phone lines can transmit power surges, you should also protect your computer's modem and your fax machine using a surge protector that has phone line protection.

Things to look for when choosing a Cyber Power surge protector include:

1. The surge energy rating that measures how strong a surge it can withstand—the higher the better;

2. The number of outlets the Cyber Power surge protector has, the distance between the outlets and whether your plugs will fit;

3. The type of protection it offers, including phone or modem protection;

4. The shape and whether you can mount it on the wall or floor or stand it on a desk;

5. The ability to shield against electromagnetic interference, which can cause noise on telephone lines or audio equipment;

6. And the equipment protection policy and the coverage it offers.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Protect your home or small office computers with Cyber Power surge protectors

Choose a surge protector with enough outlets to protect your computer, printer and other accessories connected to your computer. Surge protectors such as the CyberPower 10 outlet surge protector 1080 can have 10 or more outlets for all your electronics.

I recommend: Buy Cyber Power surge protectors online for your home or office from Dell. Choose from a variety of different surge suppressor models at low prices from Mwave.com.

Obtain CyberPower surge protection for your home theater or AV equipment

Cyber Power surge protectors providers sell surge protectors for home entertainment equipment as well as computers. Since today's home theater equipment often costs more than a computer, it needs protection as well.

I recommend: Select a surge protector to protect your home theater equipment from electrical surges at Buy.com, where they have free shipping on many items. Narrow your search for surge protectors by number of receptacles or energy rating at TheNerds.net.

Shield your computer network from power surges with a professional Cyber Power surge protector

Computer networks need larger surge protectors than a single desktop computer. Consider where you will locate your surge protector before choosing to determine the best size and shape.

I recommend: Filter your search at PC Mall by price or brand and select whether you want it to show product descriptions or pictures. Find low prices on CyberPower surge suppressors and receive free shipping on larger orders at PCNation.

Ward against power surges when charging your laptop with a CyberPower notebook surge protector

A Cyber Power surge protectors distributor sells devices that have one or two outlets only and protect laptops from power surges. These devices are smaller and more portable than the bigger ones meant for desktop computers. Bring them with you when you travel to keep your laptop safe from power surges.

I recommend: Find a surge protector for your notebook at CDW, one of the largest suppliers of technological devices. Buy a notebook surge protector at Provantage, where they provide low prices and quality service.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  A Cyber Power surge protector will protect against most electrical surges, but not from the strong surges a lightning strike causes. Unplug your computers and electronics during electrical storms to effectively protect them.