A lot of the power outlets around your house probably have three holes for a three prong outlet, but is it really safe to use ...

Consumer Reports explains why male-to-male extension cords are so dangerous and tells you what to use instead of a so-called suicide cord to connect a generator safely to your home.

Here's the quick and clean breakdown: a male USB connector is the plug — the part that sticks out and gets inserted. A female USB port is the socket — the part that stays in place and receives ...

“The extension cords have two male ends (a three-prong plug) and are generally used to ‘back-feed’ electricity to a residence during a power outage by connecting a generator to an outlet in ...

Male-to-male extension cords can electrocute users and cause fires, warns the CPSC. Consumer Reports provides tips on safe use of portable generators and says to avoid male-to-male extension cords.

The Enbrighten Plug-in 2-Outlet Wi-Fi Smart Switch doesn’t offer much in the way of extras; but at a price of a mere $20, it’s reasonably competitive in cost in comparison to other name-brand ...

iHome’s Outdoor SmartPlug performs well and works with a lot of smart home platforms, but the $40 price tag might seem like a lot for the functionality of just one outlet.

If you've got a manual on USB ports or have watched any kind of video, you may have heard them referred to as Male or Female ports. Here's what that means. Tech. ... like plug and receptacle, ...