the alternate protective panel 20 according to the alternate embodiment of the present invention is disclosed the alternate protective panel 20 comprises the transparent pane 11 being encased within an alternate frame 22 said alternate frame 22 comprises similar construction and materials as the previously described preferred frame 12 however said alternate frame 22 provides additional means of attachment to other flat screen monitors 60 said alternate frame 22 further comprises a pair of alternate hooks 23 a pivoting clamp 24 and a stationary clamp 25 the alternate hooks 23 comprise similar construction and function as the previously described preferred embodiment clamps 13 being integrally molded into a top edge of the alternate frame 22 the stationary clamp 25 preferably comprises an u201c l u201d shaped appendage being an integrally molded feature at an intermediate position along a vertical side portion of the alternate frame 22 and being positioned opposite a location of the pivoting clamp 24 the stationary clamp 25 comprises a rigid rearwardly extending u201c l u201d shaped appendage while the pivoting clamp 24 provides a rotational means via an alternate hinge portion 30 in a similar manner as the previously described swing clip 14 the pivoting clamp 24 and the stationary clamp 25 both comprise respective threaded clamping spindle portions 27 being threadingly attached to an outward leg of each clamp 24 25 said spindle 27 comprises a threaded shaft portion further comprising a soft non marring hemispherical pad 29 affixed to a proximal end and a common thumb grip 28 appendage at a distal end in use the spindle 27 is digit operated to apply a clamping force to the flat screen monitor 60 via contact of the pad.