Alternating current voltage surge protectors; in-line and single inlet/multiple alternating current outlet devices of computer controlled alternating current switches incorporating an input suitable for connection to a computer or computer peripheral that provides for control of the switching devices, combination voltage surge protectors and computer controlled alternating current switches; remote controllers for alternating current surge protection devices and computer controlled alternating current switching devices; remote control receivers and indicator devices for receiving and indicating the correct operation, performance of a particular function or change in status of alternating current voltage surge protection devices and computer controlled alternating current switching devices; parts and accessories for alternating current surge protection devices and computer controlled alternating current switching devices, namely, electrical plugs and sockets and voltage surge protectors