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Q: What should I look for when buying a new surge protector for a large number of devices? A: Protecting your devices from electrical surges is just one important factor in choosing a power strip, ...

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.

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