I write about cables, docks, peripherals, laptops, and all sorts of PC gadgets. Every day, random items wash up onto my desk, ...

Surge protection is the feature you forget about until your expensive electronics remember it for you.

Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

Most surge protectors fail quietly. They don’t spark, smoke, or give you any dramatic warning. They simply stop protecting your devices – and you’d never know it. Nearly every home today has ...

Surge protectors expand your outlet capacity, yes, but they also keep devices safe from power surges—so choose the right one. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating ...

Protecting your home's major appliances and electronics against damage from power surges is a smart move considering the extreme weather that's battering the country from coast to coast. We're willing ...