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

Key Takeaways Upgrading your electrical panel prepares your home for modern appliances and reduces fire hazards. Installing Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) in wet areas prevents ...

Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

Protect your devices with effective surge protection and power outage safety tips. Learn practical electronics protection methods to prevent costly damage and extend equipment lifespan. Pixabay, ...

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 ...

Pretty much every home today has devices that can be impacted by electrical surges – TVs, computers, and even your kitchen appliances. However, even if you’ve taken the initiative to protect these ...

Just how well do facility managers understand power surges and surge protective devices (SPDs), otherwise known as transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs)? According to a survey conducted by the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Power surges don’t only run through your system during big storms. Small ones happen ...

Surge protectors have been documented to start house fires when they wear out. Here's how long they last and why your weather matters. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart ...

You probably feel a little safer every time you plug your laptop, TV, or game console into a chunky “protected” strip. The ...