House fires that start with a single overloaded cord rarely look dramatic at first. A warm plug, a faint plastic smell, a power strip tucked behind a sofa or under a desk, and suddenly a convenience ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

Using an extension cord in the kitchen can often be a bad idea, especially if you don't follow the proper safety guidelines.

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

We are sometimes asked our opinion of exotic power cords, and have met more than a few people who have laid out some serious investment to have what they see as the very best sort of cord running from ...

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Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Go ahead and charge your phone on your fancy new IKEA desk, but don't get too excited: We're still a ways away from a totally wireless world. As it stands, cables are still the fastest, most efficient ...

Cords' catalogue of design-forward extension cords and power boards aim to provide an alternative to traditionally unsightly ...

Is there any reason to go with 16ga cords (IEC C13/ C14 for PDU connection)? Monoprice offers both 16ga and 18ga, and 18ga will obviously be more flexible. Most of the servers don't draw more than an ...