In a message dated 3/31/2006 1:04:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, Jeannabee@aol.com writes: Now for my question. I trust absolutely no tech about this Broadband. Never cared about having it in the first place. I do trust the knowledgeable people on this post list. This AM I asked the Comcast Customer Service about what I needed to do when it was necessary to turn my Computer off because of Thunder Storms and High Wind warnings. He told me just to log off my computer. I asked about whether or not I had to turn off the Modem because I thought I did. He said no. Just leave it on. Do you agree? Jeannie :( I would highly recommend getting an UPS surge protector with battery power backup. APC is the brand I have but others make them as well. Get one that has an input to protect cable/DSL lines as well as your computer and the peripherals--not all of them have that. It is well worth the investment--look for special rebate offers and store ads to get the best deal on one. APC even guarantees that your electronic devices won't be damaged by lightning with their surge protection/backup power source. Cable lines jut like phone lines can be the entry point for lightning strikes (even though the cable line is grounded). It is better to be safe than sorry. Joan