Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

Power surges can damage your appliances and your home if you aren't properly protected. Most of us take the electricity in our homes for granted. From lighting our homes to keeping our food cold in ...

Surge protectors protect your devices from power spikes, such as lightning, electrical overloads, and power outages. However, there is a fire hazard associated with them if used incorrectly. According ...

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 ...

There's a good chance your TV is at the center of your home entertainment setup, so you can watch the big game, use must-have streaming services to watch your favorite shows and movies, or just relax.

Q: We enjoy decorating our home for the holidays and try to be safe using surge protectors. Are all surge protectors the same? What is the maximum amount of lights we can plug into the surge protector ...

Even if you have a ton of outlets in your home, how many do you have by your desk? Not enough, probably. And that means you likely have a clunky power strip (or two) to handle all your devices and ...