OT: surge protectors

Is there a difference?

When the central heating comes in I occasionally lose connectivity.
Since I telecommute a lot, this is annoying. Everything in the house,
with the exception of the popcorn popper--well maybe one or two others
-:), are already on surge protectors, typically cheap ones from Home
Depot/Fryes with a 'decent' joule rating.

So, I think I need better. I'm skeptical of manufacturer claims and
what they mean, so I'm hoping for some knowledgeable recs from the
gurus here. And maybe an explanation of what figures, numbers, etc.,
are really meaningful and what not. All four systems in the house are
Dell, of varying vintage, except of course the router, etc.

TIA.

.

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