When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

Every winter, you ask more of your outlets and extension cords than at any other time of year, piling on space heaters, ...

Although we are living in an increasingly wireless world, many of our electrical gadgets and appliances still require plugging into an outlet. Like the item it powers, an electrical power cord ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

HP has announced a voluntary recall and replacement program for certain AC power cords with AC adapters shipped with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers, as well as with AC adapters ...

Less attention is paid to portable cord safety today, under the theory that battery-powered tools solve all issues that could arise with portable cords. One flaw in this theory becomes evident when it ...

Portable equipment and portable cords are designed/built to be used with many safety considerations in mind because (among other reasons) materials have their limits. Take, for example, the common ...

“The applications for this technology are virtually endless. From keeping your home, office and even dorm room safe and ensuring that you aren't overloading an extension cord, this cord will do it all ...