Surge protectors and power strips might look the same, but their purpose is very different. And one is much more helpful to your electronics.

A quality surge protector keeps your gadgets and electronics safe from power surges and outages. Here are CNET's top picks.

Dublin, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Surge Protection Devices Market by Product (Hard-wired, Plug-in, Line Cord, Power Control Devices), by Technology (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3), by Nominal ...

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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Knowing industry guidelines can save you money and enhance performance. The vast array of surge protection devices, and the ratings that characterize them, can be confusing. How do you sort through ...

What's driving the need for protection devices and the challenges of implementing them. Traditional types of protection devices. Different approaches to protection, including surge stoppers. The ...

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section (BI-VS) recently surveyed commercial and ...

CLAMPER produces SPD – Surge Protective Devices for professional applications in several sectors: energy generation, distribution and transmission, telecommunication, oil and gas, industrial ...

If you’re going to buy one thing today, let it be this 22-device surge-protecting power strip that’s now just $18 on Amazon. That’s 40 percent off its $30 MSRP — a fantastic bargain. Playing the “need ...

System integrators looking for value-added products or services to incorporate into their portfolios may need to look no further than surge protection devices. These devices have untapped potential ...