Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything ...

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

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 ...

Most plug products are now designed to help you avoid an electrical emergency, but you don't want to double up on power ...

With the ever-increasing number of electronic devices in our households, we are almost always looking for power outlets, either to charge our iPhones, connect computer peripherals, plug in tools, or ...

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 ...

Most of us never think twice about which outlet we plug our appliances into. An outlet is an outlet, right? You find one near ...

Electricity is still something of a marvel. It allows us to power lights, computers, TVs, and a whole lot more, simply by plugging them into a wall outlet. But it's worth remembering that electrical ...

I stopped using a smart plug with these 5 common household devices - here's why ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though it's far less of an issue today than it was in years past, it's still possible that you have (on at least one occasion) found yourself ...

We asked a home expert to share and explain the top household items to avoid plugging into a power strip—and what to do ...

How many times has the cord of your electrical device fallen out of your outlet while using it? Vacuuming, using the hair dryer, and kitchen appliances like blenders are some of the most common ...