Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

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Protecting your home's major appliances and electronics against damage from power surges is a smart move considering the extreme weather that's battering the country from coast to coast. We're willing ...

If you’re spending a tidy sum on electronics — as many do these days — the last thing you want is for them to get fried when something goes wrong with the power line. In addition to creating more plug ...