Fix It Homestead on MSN

If your power strip feels warm, what that usually means

When a power strip feels warm under your hand, it is not just a quirk of modern electronics, it is a signal about how hard ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

The extension cord problem that shows up every winter, and how to stop overheating outlets

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

Electrician Warns Against Plugging These High-Wattage Items Into Power Strips to Prevent Fire Hazards

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

What Is A 'Suicide Cord'? (And Why You Should Probably Never Plug One In)

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...
NBC Connecticut

Firefighters warn not to plug air conditioners into power strips, extension cords

Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department said when running your air conditioner this summer, it’s important to plug the ...

Tired of tangled cords? This flat power bar can charge 11 devices at once — and it's on sale (but there's a catch)

"I have nothing but praise for this power bar! It is super compact, incredibly easy to use and so handy for organizing multiple devices." ...