With phones charging, gaming consoles starting up, and laptops buzzing as you work, the two standard outlets near your desk or bedside table can get overloaded rather quickly. To avoid blowing a fuse ...

I’m looking at my desk right now, and I count nine (9) things on it that need a two- or three-prong power plug. That’s to say nothing of the rest of my office, which is populated by network switches, ...

You should always plug complex (and expensive) electronics, such as televisions, computers, and home audio systems, into a ...

Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

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Charg puts nearly every charging and protection feature in a single power strip: Replaceable surge protection, USB charging, a long cord, and cable management. Putting the kitchen sink into a product ...

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Many surge protectors these days include a few USB-C or USB-A ports as well as traditional power outlet plugs. However, the problem with most of these is that you require long USB cables as most ...

Which is the better way to power your devices? Power strips and surge protectors both supply electricity to multiple devices, but they differ in their safety features. A surge protector is designed to ...

Listen, it’s time to upgrade that power strip of yours, okay? I know you’ve had it for years and I know it’s been reliable thus far, but don’t you want something more modern? Something that offers ...

If you’re not using a surge protector to keep your expensive electronics safe from the next lightning strike or electric company grid switch, then you’re tempting fate. A power surge can damage a ...