John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

6 cable, cords, and adapters that are still surprisingly useful - and I never throw away ...

Let’s be real: no one wants to worry about plug types or voltage conversion on vacation. That’s why you need a great travel adapter — with the right model, you can plug in your chargers and ...

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Somewhere in your home is likely a twisted, writhing mass of cables for all manner of devices -- I know because I have multiple caches of cords dating back at least 20 years, if not older. For my ...