CNET has tested the best smart surge protectors from brands including Tapo and Wyze to see what power strips your home needs.

Surge protectors may not be flashy purchases, but they’re pretty key for an easy, clean setup of your tech. But since the pandemic hit, my favorite model generally stays close to its MSRP—seeing this ...

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 ...

If you’ve been living on the edge by hooking up your beautiful PC gaming machine directly to the wall, today is the day to correct the error of your ways. Amazon is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world where nearly every device, from your phone to your coffee machine, needs charging, a good power strip is no longer just a ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Recently, a thunderstorm fried my PC’s power supply and its motherboard. Although I wasn’t home at the time, I am pretty sure it was the storm and lightning-related surge of some type that did it, and ...

Many surge protectors these days include a few USB-C or USB-A ports as well as traditional power outlet plugs. However, the problem with most of these is that you require long USB cables as most ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

You probably feel a little safer every time you plug your laptop, TV, or game console into a chunky “protected” strip. The packaging promises peace of mind, and the glowing light on the end of the ...