Here are some tips on how to protect your electronics from lightning:

• Unplug your electronics. This is the most important thing you can do to protect your electronics from lightning. If you're not home when a storm strikes, you won't be able to unplug your electronics, so it's important to do it before the storm arrives.
• Use surge protectors. Surge protectors can help to protect your electronics from power surges, which can be caused by lightning strikes. Look for a surge protector that has a high joule rating, which will indicate how much protection it offers.
• Install a whole-home surge protector. This is a more expensive option, but it can provide the best protection for your entire home. A whole-home surge protector is installed at your breaker box and will protect all of the electronics in your home from power surges.
• Disconnect communication cables. Lightning can also travel through communication cables, such as phone lines and cable lines. To protect your electronics from this, disconnect these cables during a storm.
• Keep your electronics away from windows. Lightning can travel through windows, so it's a good idea to keep your electronics away from them during a storm.
• Have your home inspected for lightning protection. If you're concerned about lightning damage to your home, you can have it inspected by a professional. They can recommend additional steps you can take to protect your home and its electronics.

In addition to these tips, it's also a good idea to have homeowners' or renters insurance. This will help to protect you financially if your electronics are damaged by lightning.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind:

• Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from the storm, so even if you don't see lightning or hear thunder, it's still a good idea to unplug your electronics.
• Lightning can strike multiple times in the same area, so even if a storm has passed, it's still a good idea to wait a few hours before plugging in your electronics.
• If you do experience a power surge, turn off your electronics and unplug them immediately. This will help to prevent damage.

By following these tips, you can help to protect your electronics from lightning damage. Keep in mind Colorado ranks 7th in the number of lightning strikes in the nation according to Weather.gov. If you do have any device you need us to look at please give us a call at 719-357-5368

How many have Home Ethernet Wiring that looks something like this and doesn't know what it's for or doesn't use it?

What are these wires good for?

Home Ethernet is good for a variety of things, including:

• Gaming: Ethernet provides a more stable and reliable connection than Wi-Fi, which is important for gaming.
• Streaming: Ethernet can provide faster speeds for streaming video and audio, which is vital for watching high-definition content.
• File sharing: Ethernet is a great way to share files between computers on a network.
• Work from home: Ethernet can provide a more reliable connection for working from home.
• Home security: Ethernet can connect security cameras and other devices to a network, which can help you improve the safety of your home.

Overall, Home Ethernet is a great way to improve the performance and reliability of your home network. If you are looking for the best possible experience, consider wiring your home for Ethernet.

Here are some additional benefits of using Home Ethernet:

• Security: Ethernet is more secure than Wi-Fi because it is not as susceptible to interference from other devices.
• Stability: Ethernet is more stable than Wi-Fi because it is not affected by walls and other objects.
• Speed: Ethernet is faster than Wi-Fi, especially for transferring large files.
• Consistent performance: Ethernet provides a consistent level of performance, regardless of how many devices are connected to the network.

If you are looking for the best possible internet experience in your home, Home Ethernet is the way to go.

What do I need to use those wires?

The basic components you need for a home network are:

• A modem: This is the device that connects your home to the internet.
• A router: This is the device that controls how devices on your network communicate with each other and the internet. These can be combined with a modem and these are called Gateways.
• A switch: This is a device that allows you to connect multiple devices to your network using a single Ethernet port. Most gateways only have 2 to 4 ethernet ports so we recommend you get a switch that will have at least as many ports as you have ethernet jacks in your home.
• Ethernet cables: These are the cables that you use to connect your devices to the router and switch.
• Wireless access point: This device allows you to connect wireless devices to your network. These are also sometimes part of your gateway device.

What should I expect?

We will:

• Send a Home Network Technician.
• Be there within the 2-hour window you specify.

 Here are some items you might need before we arrive.

• A wireless router like Linksys, Netgear, Encore, D-Link, Belkin, etc. One can be purchased from us if you are not sure what to get.
• The modem is provided to you by your telephone or cable provider.
• Some Internet service providers can give you a modem and a wireless router in one device.
• Wireless Network USB adaptor for each of your desktop computers.
• A wireless printer
• To know where all the jacks are located.

What our tech does

• Our tech will take a look and then give you a quote on the total cost before we do any work.
• The work can usually be done on the same day but may require us to schedule a time to come back out with all the right tools.

What Industries do we serve?

• Home Users
• Small Business customers
• More significant projects that take more planning can be done but need to be done on a case-by-case basis

If you have any questions give us a call at (719) 357-5368. Our Book an appointment