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 ...

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 ...

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Surge protectors are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect ...

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 ...

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, ...

You probably have numerous surge protectors around your house, but you may not realize just how dangerous they can be when ...

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 ...

Protect your devices with effective surge protection and power outage safety tips. Learn practical electronics protection ...

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 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 ...