What non-basics do you grab when a big storm is roaring toward the Gulf Coast? The answer can be intensely personal. (And ...

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I use power strips and multi-plug extension cords to power my outdoor smart lights, water feature pumps, barbecue, and more.

By enabling you to turn lights on or off remotely, or by scheduling them to operate at specific times, a smart plug can help ...

Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

In addition to requiring power for its operation, any type of air pump—be it a turbo, a belt-driven Roots-type blower, or even the tire pump you have in your garage—will produce heat when it ...

Power supply units for MacBook & Co. are considered expensive but good. But the replaceable “Duckhead” plugs had a bending problem for years. There's no remedy. Funny name, serious problem ...

After all, it's one thing for other countries to have different plug types, but why must American electrical systems use some plugs with two prongs and others with three? Shouldn't they be uniform ...

Electrical outlets are likely among the most significant and overlooked devices in the common household. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may have a vastly different image pop in ...

The consensus about owning a plug-in hybrid is to have better efficiency. All electrified vehicles, whether you're talking about an electric vehicle (EV), hybrid (HEV), or plug-in hybrid (PHEV ...

The crane has a fully electrified superstructure, powered by a generator coupled to the diesel engine, and can also plug in to public power to charge its 100 kW-hour battery. While there are a lot ...

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