ConnectSense’s Smart Outlet has been one of my favorite picks for add-on smart outlets for a year now, thanks to its comparatively unobtrusive design and full array of features. The original Smart ...

Electrical plugs and outlets come in many different shapes and sizes. Why do the holes in electrical outlets have such ...

The Anker Flat Plug Power Strip 300J isn’t your basic power strip. For starters, it has a really nice design that you wouldn’t mind looking at. It’s thin and has slanted sides that will provide a nice ...

Pivoting outlets, a low clamping threshold, high durability, and a cable organizer combine to make this a great surge protector at a reasonable price. This best-in-breed affordable surge protector ...

If you've ever looked closely at an electrical plug, you've likely noticed that the ends of the prongs have little holes in them. While this is a leftover design element from early electrical systems, ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...