Smart plugs are useful for controlling devices, and surge protectors give you lots of sockets. Can you combine the two and ...

Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

We're all worried about vampire power these days, but should we worry about extension cords, too? Do they suck up power when ...

If you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ignore: Never plug ... cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US.

Wi-Fi liberated computer data. Now even the last knotty wire that seemed destined to remain — the power cord — could be on its way out. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers ...