It also comes with built-in surge protection to guard TVs, computers, phones and other tech toys from power spikes.

That’s all they do. Think of them like an extension cord with receptacles on the end. Surge protectors look like power strips, but they have added protection against lightning strikes and ...

Shunt mode and series mode are the two types of surge protection. The most common method is the use of a metal oxide varistor (MOV), which acts like a pressure relief valve to divert the surge to ...

the surge protection saved my computer, modem and router." (Phew!) One homeowner pointed out that "this was an easy way to upgrade the outlets in our home without having to replace the receptacle.