Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

Power strips are like the Swiss Army knives of the electrical world. They’re handy, versatile, and can save you from a cord ...

When a power strip feels warm under your hand, it is not just a quirk of modern electronics, it is a signal about how hard ...

I have a small dorm fridge, but the place where I want/need/can only put it requires me to plug it into a generic power strip.<BR><BR>The "Compact Refrigerator" is rated: 120V, 60Hz (AC), 15 ...

Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

I have an older APC Back-UPS Pro 1000, and all of the outlets are surge-protected. Due to a lack of nearby wall outlets and awkwardly shaped power bricks, I need more outlets. Can I attach a power ...

Faithful readers will recall I’ve written on this subject in the past. Today, with proof that “teaching teaches the teacher,” we expand on things we should never plug into a power strip. Whether you ...