People are often confused about the difference between surge protectors and power strips, and it’s perfectly understandable. They can look very similar to one another, and surge protector outlets look ...

Power strips and surge protectors are similar; however, power strips don’t provide the protective benefits of a surge protector. Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative (MTEMC) urges its ...

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Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

With the exception of your bathroom, you probably have multiple appliances, devices, lighting, and electronics is most rooms in your home—all of which need to be plugged in. Plus, there are things ...

There are tons of power strips with surge protection to choose from, and many are actually affordable. The one area where most of them fall short, though, is size. Those who live in small spaces and ...

I am currently running two Tripp Lite's HT10DBS 10 outlet Surge protectors. Great units, for years. I am in need of another unit of this caliber, but I'm looking for something unusual. The outlets are ...

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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