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 ...

Liquids and electrical outlets don’t mix, but few power strips are built to withstand even an everyday water or coffee spill. Wet Circuits is a water-resistant strip that won’t short-circuit or leak ...

An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

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

We all have those moments. Your phone needs charging, your laptop is dying, and you realize you're out of outlets. So you ...

HOMEOWNERS may be using their power strips and surge protectors wrong without even realizing it. One of the most dangerous ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

A few weeks ago I needed a power strip in my home office. The outlet in question is located behind a filing cabinet so it would need a low profile plug. I jumped on Amazon to buy a surge suppressor ...

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 ...