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

Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

Both are easy to use, affordable and can connect to a plethora of Smart Home Systems like Apple HomeKit and Samsung’s SmartThings easily with out the need for a hub. Let’s see how they work. When ...

Pretty much every home today has devices that can be impacted by electrical surges – TVs, computers, and even your kitchen appliances. However, even if you’ve taken the initiative to protect these ...

I’m looking at my desk right now, and I count nine (9) things on it that need a two- or three-prong power plug. That’s to say nothing of the rest of my office, which is populated by network switches, ...

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 ...

You likely don't think about how much technology is dotted around your home that's meant to improve your life or ensure your safety. However, it's important to be aware of every piece of tech that ...

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