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Re:Qatar helium shutdown puts chip supply chain on a two-wee... by david_allison on Friday March 13, 2026 @06:27PM (#47370815)
> Nothing (reasonable) can protect against direct lightning strikes

Belkin make a number of surge protectors which offer a connected equipment warranty in the UK. Admittedly: financial protection, not data protection, but I felt it was worthwhile for the peace of mind.

https://www.belkin.com/id/p/6-outlet-surge-protection-strip-...

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Re:Qatar helium shutdown puts chip supply chain on a two-wee... by gruez on Friday March 13, 2026 @06:50PM (#47371055)
>Admittedly: financial protection, not data protection

You should have data backups regardless, because there are plenty of ways to lose data that don't involve power surges.

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Re:Qatar helium shutdown puts chip supply chain on a two-wee... by pseudohadamard on Friday March 13, 2026 @11:13PM (#47372949)
Have they ever paid out on one of those, or is it like CAs who offer liability protection for their certificates carefully set up in such a way that they never have to pay out.
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