A power strip is not the same as a surge protector. And an overloaded surge protector is no protection at all.

CHARLOTTE — Hurricane season is in full swing, and when a storm knocks out the power, among the many other things to worry ...

When a big storm rolls in, one of the best ways to protect your electronics is also one of the simplest. Make sure to unplug your electronics before the storm, not once it's started. Also, make sure ...

Generators with built-in inverters are some of the best ways to protect your backup power. Smaller devices like universal ...

— -- Answer. When you turn off a surge protector -- or suppressor, as some people call them -- it's virtually the same as unplugging it; it will save a small amount of energy and is a little ...

I used to have my 2012 Samsung TV hooked up to my computer UPS but recently changed the configuration of things around and just plugged it into the wall. I started getting constant reboots with lots ...

Severe weather can strike with little warning, bringing high winds, downed power lines and sudden outages. That can put your expensive electronics at risk of serious damage. Consumer Reports reveals ...