I know, I know — it’s yet another power plug. But you’ll like this one, I promise you, because it solves a headache I guarantee you’ll have experienced. It’s called the Plug Power, and it frees up ...

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 ...

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 ...

Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be risky.

Dear readers: Madeline Bost commented on a recent column from a leading vacuum manufacturer warning about using extension cords on vacuum cleaners. Her question: "Why are the vacuum-cleaner cords and ...

The wall-wart power supply is a common problem. These are more common than ever because manufacturers don’t have to obtain registrations for the power supply in a device, and they can buy the supplies ...