With the colder months approaching, snow, ice and high winds can cause power outages and sudden voltage spikes. These surges are known to kill laptops, TVs, smart devices and even Wi-Fi routers in an ...

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, ...

If you have point-of-use surge protectors in your home, don't forget that these will need to be replaced and this might be more often than you think.

Surge protectors protect your devices from power spikes, such as lightning, electrical overloads, and power outages. However, there is a fire hazard associated with them if used incorrectly. According ...

Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

Given the number of devices we use that must be plugged in from time to time to charge (like phones and tablets) or simply need to stay powered on whenever they're in use (like TVs and gaming consoles ...