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We verify why knowing the difference between a surge protector and a power strip can help when severe weather hits.

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Like most things, surge protectors degrade over time. Best-case scenario, they simply stop protecting your valuable electronics from power spikes. Worst-case, they become fire hazards as our editor-in ...

When you go to plug in your new smartphone only to see an outlet occupied with other electronics, you might use a surge protector or a power strip to expand your available electricity access.

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 ...

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If it's getting cold enough to use a space heater where you live, be sure to keep it out of an extension cord. If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall ...