Wall sockets in your home come in all shapes and forms. Some electrical outlets have a T-shaped hole to indicate that they're rated at 20A, while others feature USB ports to make charging your ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Smart plugs are the simpler option: You plug them directly into an existing outlet, and they add a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth ...

There’s no word yet if Eversource plans any celebrations but 111 years ago a Connecticut inventor received the patent for the first detachable electric plug: the two-, now sometimes three-prong plug ...

The Sleek Socket is a pencil-thin cover for electrical outlets that hides unattractive cords while keeping the outlet ...