Discover which items you should never plug into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

Power strips are meant to power low-wattage devices, like phones and laptops. Kitchen appliances that draw a lot of power should never be plugged into a power strip. To keep your home safe, always ...

Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

It's easy to grab a power strip when a cord won't quite reach your outlet of choice. But, power strips should not be used with these tools and appliances.

A federal safety warning issued in early 2025 about fire-prone power strips is getting renewed attention this spring after CNET flagged the broader danger that overloaded strips pose in American homes ...

Anker’s new Nano Power Strip (10-in-1, 70W, Clamp) thoughtfully reinvents one of the world’s most common electrical accessories to make it play nice with desks. It comes with some caveats, but for ...