Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

No matter if you live in a house or an apartment, one thing resonates across the board: There are never enough outlets to charge and power your devices. Because of this, most folks invest in surge ...

Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain items you should never plug into one. While power strips are ideal for low-wattage ...

If there’s one thing that desktop PCs and complex home theater set-ups have taught us, it’s that you can always use more outlets. Today, you can take that axiom to the max with this deal on a ...

Not everything should be plugged into a power strip. Here are 10 devices that can fry your power strip and device.

Between our computer, phone, lamp, wireless earbuds and millions of other tech accessories, we’re constantly running low on charging stations. But don’t worry! A lack of outlets doesn’t have to mean ...

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 ...

This surge-protector’s rotating outlets are its primary claim to fame; it’s an ingenious solution to the common problem of one power adapter blocking adjacent outlets on the strip. In an ideal world, ...

Most outlets have a limit of 1,800 watts, with 1,500 watts cited as a safe maximum. This is enough for multiple device chargers, for example.

We’ve got a love-hate relationship with discount tool outlet Harbor Freight: we hate that we love it so much. Apparently, [James Clough] is of much the same opinion, at least now that he’s looked into ...

Normally if you find a rogue outlet strip, or a user happens to bring his or her own surge protector to use you might not think much of it. Thanks to a new device called the Power Pwn, though, it ...