Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone.

"Everyone should have at least a half dozen of them," one reviewer said of this "anti-power strip." ...

A person syncing a smartphone to a smart plug. - Daisy-daisy/Getty Images Our homes are gradually getting smarter in both the micro and macro senses, with all kinds of gadgets giving us a greater ...

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 ...

Most high-voltage contemporary power connectors come with three prongs, with wall sockets engineered to be backward compatible with two-prong plugs, thanks to the two vertical slots offering live and ...

Electricity is still something of a marvel. It allows us to power lights, computers, TVs, and a whole lot more, simply by plugging them into a wall outlet. But it's worth remembering that electrical ...

Why do some American electrical systems use plugs with two prongs and other systems use those with three? Here's all you need ...

Even a modest reduction in grid use can add up over time.

Streamline your power setup with the best outlet towers of 2024, combining organization and efficiency for all your charging needs. Mike Winkler / Unsplash The kitchen counter is a mess of tangled ...

Whether you have an older house that lacks sufficient wall outlets or you simply require additional electricity to support all your household gadgets, you’ve likely used a power strip at some point.

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...