text: shock by lightning? just out of curiosity, is it possible to be shocked from a lightning strike through the computer/mouse? if you're referring to an actual bolt of lightening striking your computer, then yes, you would be electrocuted if you were touching it. if you're talking about a power surge, then it's possible, if you aren't grounded, that you could be shocked or even electrocuted. it's wise to turn off and unplug as many electronics as you can in a lightening storm.