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 ...

If you have point-of-use surge protectors in your home, don't forget that these will need to be replaced and this might be more often than you think.

Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

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 are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect is exactly what turns them from safety gear into a hidden fire hazard. If ...

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 ...

Learn the difference between surge protectors and stabilizers, and discover which is best for safeguarding your home appliances and electronics. This guide explains the uses, types, and pros and cons ...