While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Electrical outlets are likely among the most significant and overlooked devices in the common household. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may have a vastly different image pop in your ...

Properly size your electrical outlet before making any important changes. Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wi-Fi networks these days are becoming complicated. Even home networks are no exception with the rise in the number of connected devices at ...

It is the bane of worldwide travel: there isn’t just one way to get AC power from the wall. The exact connector — and what you can expect when you plug in — differs from country to country. Even if ...

Insert the Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini into a wall socket and you can control it from anywhere in the world. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini is an inexpensive and ...

Anyone who has traveled to the United Kingdom has probably marveled at the imperial bulk of the standard U.K. wall plug. With three chunky, rectangular pins, the design at first glance seems almost ...