The best thing you can do to protect your electronics from damage is to unplug them before severe weather — even if they’re connected to a surge protector.When you were growing up, did anyone ever tell you to unplug all of the electronics in your house before aA VERIFY reader wants to know if it actually helps keep your electronic devices safer to unplug them before a storm, even if they are plugged into surge protectors.
Any device that uses electricity, such as computers, televisions, household appliances, etc., is susceptible to a lightning strike when it’s storming outside, according to the “Electrical surges caused by lightning can damage electronics , and a typical surge protector will do little to protect the device if lightning should strike,” the NWS explains.Protection: