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 ...

Power surges can happen when you least expect—and when they do, your pricey tech devices and gadgets can get damaged. Whether phones, laptops, desktops, monitors, or gaming consoles, they’re all at ...

We tested a whole bunch, and you don't have to spend a lot for the winners. Need strip with a lot of outlets that aren't easily blocked by oddly-shaped wall-warts, all in a metal case for safety ...

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 ...

Any device that makes its living standing up to electricity is sure to be dealt a losing hand sooner or later. What then? What happens to your electronic stuff after your surge protector has dutifully ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...