Is it true that you can get hit by lightening in your own home with the windows shut? Through the pc wires if you’re on the net or whatever?

It feels like we’re in a war zone here! I’ve never seen a storm like it. I was actually wondering if there was an earthquake or something because the noises and stuff outside is reminding me of a war film!

*bites nails and nervously takes hands off keyboard in between key strokes…
edit: I read this and it made me wonder…?

“What’s the best way to keep your computer safe during a thunderstorm? In my opinion, just crawl under your desk and unplug it.

Although a good surge protector may keep your computer safe during a thunderstorm, I still unplug mine. After all, if the thing isn’t plugged into the wall, it’s kind of hard for a spike or surge to get through. Also, try to keep all of your computer’s external components (monitors, scanners, printers, etc) plugged into the same surge protector as the computer. That way, when you pull the plug, all your equipment is protected and you don’t risk a spike / surge coming through an external component and damaging your computer.”

Best reply by Zack:

no

Best reply by bobgeller:

The psychological effect of an interior air attack on the British people. Remember, aircraft and detection really didn’t exist before WWII as effective weapons, and if the Germans could demoralize the Brits into an early surrender, Hitler would have an easy time, since we (the USA) would not have gotten involved.
As we all know, the resolve that carried them through the buzzbombs and V2s also carried the Brits through this, also, resulting in modern radar and encryption.