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You likely don't think about how much technology is dotted around your home that's meant to improve your life or ensure your safety. However, it's important to be aware of every piece of tech that ...

Dear Heloise: I was reading about how long appliances should last. I have a question regarding these new appliances: Should we be using surge protectors on them? They do have a small computer in them.

Several families on one street lost thousands of dollars in appliances when a springtime lightning strike causes a power surge. Learn how to protect the valuables in your home. Several families on one ...

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 ...

CNET has tested the best smart surge protectors from brands including Tapo and Wyze to see what power strips your home needs.

When your lights start to flicker, the real danger is not the brief darkness but the violent swings in voltage that can ...