I wouldn't say I'm afraid of the dark, but I'm not a fan of scurrying around in it in the middle of the night. I used to reach for my phone's flashlight to guide me to the kitchen for a glass of water ...

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 ...

Surge protectors protect your devices from power spikes, such as lightning, electrical overloads, and power outages. However, there is a fire hazard associated with them if used incorrectly. According ...

Given the number of devices we use that must be plugged in from time to time to charge (like phones and tablets) or simply need to stay powered on whenever they're in use (like TVs and gaming consoles ...

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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, ...

Even if you have a ton of outlets in your home, how many do you have by your desk? Not enough, probably. And that means you likely have a clunky power strip (or two) to handle all your devices and ...