In our latest round of testing, I compared indoor and outdoor smart plugs with either one or two outlets. I didn’t include any smart power strips (models with three or more outlets) but plan to ...

They also don't last forever. Electrical contacts inside an outlet will experience wear and tear over time, weakening their ability to grip plugs and making the outlet less convenient and ...

Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets ...

Extension cords and power strips are often safe for home and office electronics, but they can be hazardous for other common ...

A few weeks ago I needed a power strip in my home office. The outlet in question is located behind a filing cabinet so it would need a low profile plug. I jumped on Amazon to buy a surge ...

it’s still a viable method for making the most of your standard home outlets if you don’t need to plug in that many devices. This Amazon Basics power strip has a compact form factor ...

Today's best TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini deals There are two versions of TP-Link's smart power strip; you could opt for the six-outlet HS300, but the cheaper three-outlet KP303 is our pick ...

A Type B plug is the most common type found in the US. It has two prongs plus a round pin for grounding. As you pack your ...

Think about your most-used devices. What shape are their power cords? If they block more than a single outlet when you plug them in (looking at you, Google smart devices and Apple laptops), then ...

It has four well-spaced outlets for large power bricks, but the single row of eight outlets quickly gets overcrowded, especially with bulky plugs. It also lacks USB ports, so you’ll need to use ...

Smart plugs offer complete appliance and electrical gadget control, unlocking features such as voice control through Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, IFTTT, and other smart home assistants.