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Finally bought a UPS. Not a high-end one, just a 10 or so minute supply, but given that every year we get half a dozen "blips" that are just enough to power things down, I figure it's worthwhile. Also replaced all my old power strips, on the grounds that these things do wear out eventually. Now my ratsnest is at least a little better organized, and I have space for a few more things (like the wireless router I ordered last night). In theory I can also recharge my EEE off one of the new strips, although I'll probably just stick it in one of the "surge protected but not battery-backuped" outlets on the UPS.