We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When is a 100-foot extension cord only 23 feet long? There are a lot of possible answers. For example, when you leave it in the yard to charge ...

Kitchens come in all different shapes and sizes, and unfortunately, not all of them are the most accommodating to dedicated home cooks. They can sometimes be lacking outlets in areas like the best ...

Electrical experts are issuing a warning for anyone using extension leads as they may not realise which common appliances should never be plugged into it. Charanjit Mannu, director at Elec Training, ...

External USB/Thunderbolt SSDs and/or hard drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to add storage capacity to your system as well as back it up. External drives are also ...

Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the ...

We all love the convenience of extension cords and surge protectors. Plug something in, and power is just a foot or two away.

Let's be blunt: you are creating a massive fire hazard. High-power appliances like space heaters, air fryers, and coffee ...

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If it's getting cold enough to use a space heater where you live, be sure to keep it out of an extension cord. If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall ...