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 ...

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With six polarized, grounded outlets; surge protection across line/neutral; and a tangle-resistant 4-foot power cord; Philips’ model SPC3064WG/37 surge protector is an ideal power strip. The Philips ...

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We wouldn’t recommend using this with electronic devices. We included this AmazonBasics model in our testing, because we wanted to see how a baseline, mostly old-style power strip with surge ...

Q: What should I look for when buying a new surge protector for a large number of devices? A: Protecting your devices from electrical surges is just one important factor in choosing a power strip, ...

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

If you have a desktop computer, a home theater, a laptop, wireless earbuds, or any other number of gadgets gathered in one spot for use or for charging, you probably have them plugged into a power ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Which is the better way to power your devices? Power strips and surge protectors both supply electricity to multiple devices, but they differ in their safety features. A surge protector is designed to ...