Surge protectors are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect is exactly what turns them from safety gear into a hidden fire hazard. If ...

Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

The house in which I currently live has a very old electricity installation which makes me scared. For instance light bulbs fail prematurely on a regular basis after 2-3 weeks (well, sometimes they ...

HOMEOWNERS may be using their power strips and surge protectors wrong without even realizing it. One of the most dangerous mistakes to make is plugging a winter essential into them, a choice that ...

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

Sarfraz is an avid PC enthusiast who has a decade of experience in PC hardware. He has written extensively on all types of consumer PC components and peripherals on Xtremegaminerd since the time when ...