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If you've ever experienced the heartbreak of a power surge damaging, or even destroying, your console or PC, you know how important it is to safeguard your gaming equipment. While power strips can ...

Most surge protectors fail quietly. They don’t spark, smoke, or give you any dramatic warning. They simply stop protecting your devices – and you’d never know it. Nearly every home today has ...

The all-important surge protector has become a mainstay of desktop and entertainment setups, protecting a variety of devices from damage due to electrical surges from lightning and other problems. And ...

Editor's Note: March 16, 2026: We've added a section answering some frequently asked questions related to purchasing a UPS backup at the end of this story, which we hope will help you figure out how ...

We all need a few extra outlets to keep our PC and its accoutrements running, but this is ridiculous… ridiculously awesome that is! Anker (through Amazon) is selling a 12-outlet power strip and surge ...

Surge protectors expand your outlet capacity, yes, but they also keep devices safe from power surges—so choose the right one. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Power surges don’t only run through your system during big storms. Small ones happen ...