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 ...

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, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world where nearly every device, from your phone to your coffee machine, needs charging, a good power strip is no longer just a ...

Well, I just relocated to Peru and I hear the power is not exactly too reliable and that you need some sort of, well, protection. <BR><BR>I was thinking of perhaps connecting my PC to a UPS and ...

I have a surge protector from the U.S. that also has protection for a phone line. I can't plug it into the wall because I'm in a region on 220V AC, but I need to protect the DSL modem. Can I plug in ...

When you go to plug in your new smartphone only to see an outlet occupied with other electronics, you might use a surge protector or a power strip to expand your available electricity access.

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 ...