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

Just invested in one of the best gaming PCs and a whole bunch of pricey gaming accessories? Well, grabbing a surge protector to ensure your pricey electronics don’t get fried during inevitable power ...

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 may not be flashy purchases, but they’re pretty key for an easy, clean setup of your tech. But since the pandemic hit, my favorite model generally stays close to its MSRP—seeing this ...

If thunderstorms are getting you (and your home’s electricity) down this summer, head over to Amazon today. The online retailer is throwing a one-day sale on APC uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) ...

If you've ever experienced the heartbreak of a power surge damaging, or even destroying, your console or PC, you know how important it is to safeguard your gaming equipment. While power strips can ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world where nearly every device, from your phone to your coffee machine, needs charging, a good power strip is no longer just a ...

Recently, a thunderstorm fried my PC’s power supply and its motherboard. Although I wasn’t home at the time, I am pretty sure it was the storm and lightning-related surge of some type that did it, and ...

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 ...

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