Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

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 ...

Surely the most straightforward way of creating a smart power strip would be to take an existing model and hack in some relays that you could fire with a WiFi-enabled microcontroller. But where’s the ...

Joe's first real experience with tech came at the tender age of six when he started playing Final Fantasy IV (II on the SNES) on the family's living room console. As a teenager, he cobbled together ...

Plug in up to nine devices at once with this handy swivel power strip. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Bent wires, limited ...

Power strips, also known as extension cords or surge protectors, are commonly used to manage space in homes. However, improper use can lead to electrical problems and fires. Connecting high-energy ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Power strips are popular, useful tools that you can find in almost any home. Everybody knows what they do, and in an age where more things ...

My brother once tried to plug everything he could think of into one power strip to keep his room tidy; a toaster, his laptop, a fan, a heater. Well, the whole darn thing tripped the circuit and we ...