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Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Extension cords have a plethora of uses — as long as those uses revolve around increasing the length of an electronic device's power cord.

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

Using an extension cord in the kitchen can often be a bad idea, especially if you don't follow the proper safety guidelines.

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

With the ever-increasing number of electronic devices in our households, we are almost always looking for power outlets, either to charge our iPhones, connect computer peripherals, plug in tools, or ...

Your home is likely filled with electronic devices, whether it's household appliances like TVs, lamps, microwaves, and smart speakers or personal gadgets like smartphones, computers, headphones, and ...