A surge protector is a necessity these days if you want to keep your devices safe. A power surge can happen at any time, which may cause you to lose data, or worse, reduce your electronics to a pile ...

Your prized electronics deserve an extra level of safeguarding from electrical interference and damaging spikes. Here’s how to protect your tech. By Stan Horaczek, Amanda Reed, Brandt Ranj Updated May ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

To make an educated decision when selecting a surge protector for an HVAC system, it is important to dispel some common myths. With so many brands, types, and choices on the market, it can be ...

The all-important surge protector has become a mainstay of desktop and entertainment setups, protecting a variety of devices from damage due to electrical surges from lightning and other problems. And ...