Surge protectors and power strips might look the same, but their purpose is very different. And one is much more helpful to ...

Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

Sarfraz is an avid PC enthusiast who has a decade of experience in PC hardware. He has written extensively on all types of consumer PC components and peripherals on Xtremegaminerd since the time when ...

You should always plug complex (and expensive) electronics, such as televisions, computers, and home audio systems, into a surge protector. They’re full of sensitive electronic components, which can ...

Which surge protector is best? Most people have numerous electronic devices plugged in every room in their house. TVs, gaming consoles, computers and appliances are expensive and must be protected. A ...

If you’re spending a tidy sum on electronics — as many do these days — the last thing you want is for them to get fried when something goes wrong with the power line. In addition to creating more plug ...

Which surge protector is best? Most people have numerous electronic devices plugged in every room in their house. TVs, gaming consoles, computers and appliances are expensive and must be protected. A ...

Your prized electronics deserve an extra level of safeguarding from electrical interference and damaging spikes. Here’s how to protect your tech. By Stan Horaczek, Amanda Reed, Brandt Ranj Updated May ...

For years, I’ve been living with a couple of potentially defective surge protectors that were recalled because they have a nasty tendency to start fires, but I only found out about the danger recently ...

People are often confused about the difference between surge protectors and power strips, and it’s perfectly understandable. They can look very similar to one another, and surge protector outlets look ...

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 ...