Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

We’ve all been there: running around the house, trying to find an outlet for our newest gadget, while the living room looks ...

We all have those moments. Your phone needs charging, your laptop is dying, and you realize you're out of outlets. So you ...

Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

When a power strip feels warm under your hand, it is not just a quirk of modern electronics, it is a signal about how hard ...

March 17, 2016 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Long, multi-outlet power strips are usually found in tech-heavy places like IT department workbenches and server ...

We always get advice to use a surge protector of some sort when it comes to sensitive electronics. The idea is that if ...

Liquids and electrical outlets don’t mix, but few power strips are built to withstand even an everyday water or coffee spill. Wet Circuits is a water-resistant strip that won’t short-circuit or leak ...

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