When it comes time to automate our homes, many of us turn to smart plugs. We can easily upgrade our dumb devices with a smart plug, allowing us to do everything from turning them on and off remotely ...

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

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 ...

Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

I have a surge protector power strip that works to power macbook air, a 12tb usb mechanical hard drive, a set of small edifier speakers and a desk mount lamp, and the usb charger port. The desk mount ...

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

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 ...