Every gadget you own needs some kind of mains power. Even if you don't hook it straight up to the wall, there will be some kind of battery charger involved. Finding enough outlets in your own home can ...

When we recently covered the topic of high voltage safety with respect to mains powered equipment, we attracted a huge number of your comments but left out a key piece of the puzzle. We take our mains ...

It is the bane of worldwide travel: there isn’t just one way to get AC power from the wall. The exact connector — and what you can expect when you plug in — differs from country to country. Even if ...