If you grew up with adults telling you to unplug appliances to save electricity, it turns out, they weren't being dramatic — those appliances can continue to drain energy, even if you power them off.

With your ever-growing collection of electronic devices, perhaps it seems your home never has enough power outlets. Power strips and their more elaborate siblings, surge protectors, offer an easy ...

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 ...

A USB power strip is the small, simple tech accessory can make a big difference in the neatness of your space. By Brandt Ranj Published May 20, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab ...