Is it there for aesthetic value or something more? If you live in the U.S., you're familiar with the holes in the prongs of electrical plugs. Many, if not most, American plugs have them. So what ...

While GFCI outlets are commonly used in homes for safety reasons, there are some things you should still never plug into them ...

If you've ever travelled overseas, then you're likely already familiar with how many different types of electrical plugs and outlets there are. In the US, the sockets are usually two thin vertical ...

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 ...