CNET has tested the best smart surge protectors from brands including Tapo and Wyze to see what power strips your home needs.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

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 ...

Many surge protectors these days include a few USB-C or USB-A ports as well as traditional power outlet plugs. However, the problem with most of these is that you require long USB cables as most ...

You probably feel a little safer every time you plug your laptop, TV, or game console into a chunky “protected” strip. The ...