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 ...

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

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

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

It would be hard to run our homes without at least some devices and appliances, most of which need electricity to work. We charge our phones, laptops, devices, and Bluetooth speakers via outlets in ...

I have a small dorm fridge, but the place where I want/need/can only put it requires me to plug it into a generic power strip.<BR><BR>The "Compact Refrigerator" is rated: 120V, 60Hz (AC), 15 ...

If you grew up with adults telling you to unplug appliances to save electricity, it turns out, they weren't being dramatic — those appliances can continue to drain energy, even if you power them off.

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Power strips are popular, useful tools that you can find in almost any home. Everybody knows what they do, and in an age where more things ...

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 ...