I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Surge Protector looks like a bargain, but a lack of information and third-party testing of its electrical characteristics makes it a non-starter for us. Smart outlets can be ...

While all smart power strips look almost the same, it goes without saying that TP-Link’s Kasa Smart Plug is an exception to this. It comes with support for popular voice assistants, while also ...

A quality surge protector keeps your gadgets and electronics safe from power surges and outages. Here are CNET's top picks.

Smart plugs are awesome, because they give you a great easy way to add some Wi-Fi connectivity and app control to your “dumb” devices, like fans, lamps, and coffee makers. But how “smart” is it to ...

Given this smart surge protector’s poor product design, missing documentation, and confused mission, we just can’t recommend it. The temptation to build a device that meets all needs instead of ...

While TP-Link is generally very popular for its routers and other network devices, the company also has an arm called Kasa Smart that deals with smart appliances and products. Among such products is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world where nearly every device, from your phone to your coffee machine, needs charging, a good power strip is no longer just a ...

Which is the better way to power your devices? Power strips and surge protectors both supply electricity to multiple devices, but they differ in their safety features. A surge protector is designed to ...