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 ...

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 ...

Most surge protectors fail quietly. They don’t spark, smoke, or give you any dramatic warning. They simply stop protecting your devices – and you’d never know it. Nearly every home today has ...

Surge protectors expand your outlet capacity, yes, but they also keep devices safe from power surges—so choose the right one. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating ...

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 ...

The Austere VII Series 8-outlet surge protector is a thing of beauty, and its USB charging ports—particularly its 45-watt USB-C PD port—are supremely handy. But you’ll pay dearly for it. The Austere ...

While electronic devices and smart gadgets worth trying bring convenience to your life, they also need power to keep running. With a limited number of electrical outlets, you might often find yourself ...

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 ...