Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

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Anker’s 70W Nano Power Strip clamps on the edge of your desk, keeping USB ports within reach and bulky AC outlets out of ...

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One thing you absolutely need but probably don’t even think about is a new power strip—something better and more modern than that clunky traditional six-outlet mess you’ve probably been using for over ...

It’s true: Power strips are the least-sexy of gadgets to talk about. This Satechi Aluminum Power Strip with USB, however, is as gorgeous as it gets in this admittedly prosaic product category. The ...

With phones charging, gaming consoles starting up, and laptops buzzing as you work, the two standard outlets near your desk or bedside table can get overloaded rather quickly. To avoid blowing a fuse ...

$10.25 at Amazon Use code 'GUEN5FQ8' The ADDTAM power strip has three AC outlets and four USB ports. There are two USB Type-C ports and two USB Type-A ports. The USB Type-C ports can charge at 5V/3A ...

A power strip-like USB hub with four ports than can be turned on or off individually? That, and another version with seven ports, is what Japanese accessory maker Elecom announced [JP] today. The ...

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If you bought a power strip in the past few years, you more than likely have one that comes equipped with a few USB ports built into it. I typically grab a power strip to plug in bigger things like ...