CNET has tested the best smart surge protectors from brands including Tapo and Wyze to see what power strips your home needs.

If you’ve just invested in a top-notch gaming PC or bought a great gaming TV to complete an epic entertainment setup, you probably want to keep these sensitive electronics safe from power fluctuations ...

If you’re spending a tidy sum on electronics — as many do these days — the last thing you want is for them to get fried when something goes wrong with the power line. In addition to creating more plug ...

Surge protectors expand your outlet capacity, yes, but they also keep devices safe from power surges—so choose the right one. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating ...

A 45-watt USB-C charging port is this pricey surge protector’s best feature. Too many surge protectors look like they’re designed to be hidden behind your desk, and that’s all well and good, so long ...

What can you do to protect your electronics from power surges? Use a surge protector. Appliance Science looks at how these devices save your gadgets. Richard Baguley has been writing about technology ...

HOUSTON – Your big-screen TV, computer and other pricey electronics: they're all probably plugged into a surge protector. The devices are supposed to protect electronic devices from electrical spikes, ...

For years people have been wondering if it makes sense to plug a UPS into a surge protector. There hasn’t been a definitive answer since some folks recommend plugging a UPS into a surge protector, ...

I'm relocating my office to the basement and where I want the PC places it between the two possible power outlets, roughly 20 feet away. My battery backup units power cables won't reach that far. Why ...