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 ...

Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

Power strips and surge protectors are similar; however, power strips don’t provide the protective benefits of a surge protector. Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative (MTEMC) urges its ...

While electronic devices and smart gadgets worth trying bring convenience to your life, they also need power to keep running. With a limited number of electrical outlets, you might often find yourself ...

With the exception of your bathroom, you probably have multiple appliances, devices, lighting, and electronics is most rooms in your home—all of which need to be plugged in. Plus, there are things ...

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If you have a desktop computer, a home theater, a laptop, wireless earbuds, or any other number of gadgets gathered in one spot for use or for charging, you probably have them plugged into a power ...

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