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, ...

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 expand your outlet capacity, yes, but they also keep devices safe from power surges—so choose the right one. A surge protector is an extension of your wall outlet: it has a single ...

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If you've ever experienced the heartbreak of a power surge damaging, or even destroying, your console or PC, you know how important it is to safeguard your gaming equipment. While power strips can ...

Just finishing remodeling my home office and I am in search of a surge protector that also would allow me to charge and ipad, iphone and other USB chargers with as many amps or better than the iPad's ...

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