Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

A few weeks ago I needed a power strip in my home office. The outlet in question is located behind a filing cabinet so it would need a low profile plug. I jumped on Amazon to buy a surge suppressor ...

Federal safety officials have issued recalls for thousands of power strips, portable lanterns, and power banks manufactured ...

Inspectors warn these common electrical add-ons look harmless but can quietly cause fire and shock hazards if not ...

Don't overload power strips. Use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Refrigerators, air conditioners, and hair dryers should all be run on wall outlets. Attempting to run a microwave, space heater, ...

Avoiding plugging in large appliances like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, and disposals. Important appliances, like sump pumps, heaters, and air conditioners, should have a dedicated outlet.

With the ever-increasing number of electronic devices in our households, we are almost always looking for power outlets, either to charge our iPhones, connect computer peripherals, plug in tools, or ...

I have an older APC Back-UPS Pro 1000, and all of the outlets are surge-protected. Due to a lack of nearby wall outlets and awkwardly shaped power bricks, I need more outlets. Can I attach a power ...

Anker’s 70W Nano Power Strip clamps on the edge of your desk, keeping USB ports within reach and bulky AC outlets out of ...

Heavy duty power strip with 8 outlets with black aluminum housing and yellow widely spaced outlets. The plastic bobbin winders on both ends for cable management and hanging. Aluminum alloy metal ...