[Teknynja] was looking for a way to control several discrete AC-powered devices using a microcontroller, and while he did consider the Powerswitch tail 2 from Adafruit, handling 5 devices would get ...

If you grew up with adults telling you to unplug appliances to save electricity, it turns out, they weren't being dramatic — those appliances can continue to drain energy, even if you power them off.

This AC power switch circuit senses the presence of AC current in one outlet of a multi-outlet power strip and switches power to the remaining outlet(s). It utilizes a current transformer, single ...

People are often confused about the difference between surge protectors and power strips, and it’s perfectly understandable. They can look very similar to one another, and surge protector outlets look ...

You undoubtedly have lots of basic power strips, those six-position AC-outlet expanders sold just about everywhere from under $10 to around $25 (Figure 1). They all supposedly meet regulatory safety ...

There are never enough power outlets in the house. That’s why most of us rely on good old power strips. Unfortunately, this ...

Basically, I have a computer running Windows Media Center which wakes up only when it needs to record scheduled TV shows. Attached to that is an antenna with a signal amplifier plugged into a normal ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging ...