Surge protectors may not be flashy purchases, but they’re pretty key for an easy, clean setup of your tech. But since the pandemic hit, my favorite model generally stays close to its MSRP—seeing this ...

If thunderstorms are getting you (and your home’s electricity) down this summer, head over to Amazon today. The online retailer is throwing a one-day sale on APC uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) ...

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 ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

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 ...

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If you've ever experienced the heartbreak of a power surge damaging, or even destroying, your console or PC, you know how important it is to safeguard your gaming equipment. While power strips can ...

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 ...

The all-important surge protector has become a mainstay of desktop and entertainment setups, protecting a variety of devices from damage due to electrical surges from lightning and other problems. And ...

Recently, a thunderstorm fried my PC’s power supply and its motherboard. Although I wasn’t home at the time, I am pretty sure it was the storm and lightning-related surge of some type that did it, and ...