A surge protector does more than provide more plugs. It also protects your most expensive devices from damaging power surges.

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Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

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Pretty much every home today has devices that can be impacted by electrical surges – TVs, computers, and even your kitchen appliances. However, even if you’ve taken the initiative to protect these ...

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Update: We asked our readers this same question in 2017, so click here to see the updated results. A good surge protector is one of those things everyone needs, but we often don’t give much thought to ...