Not everything should be plugged into a power strip. Here are 10 devices that can fry your power strip and device.

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

Most outlets have a limit of 1,800 watts, with 1,500 watts cited as a safe maximum. This is enough for multiple device chargers, for example.

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

The low-profile power strip gives you eight classic plug-in outlets, two USB-A and two USB-C plug-ins, allowing you to power ...

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 ...

The holidays are on the way, and with them come the inevitable battle for wall outlets and power strips, waged by indoor/outdoor lights and other electrical-powered decorations. Each outlet becomes a ...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical ...