The idea behind Belkin's Conserve Surge Protector is pretty simple. Instead of having your electronics sit there in standby mode and each sip a little bit of power, the Conserve lets you completely shut down six connected components so their power drain is cut to zero. At the same time, it leaves tw

CARROLLTON, Texas, June 5 (UPI) -- A power company blamed a power surge that damaged appliances in several local homes on fire ants that built a nest inside a transformer.  The company, Oncor, denied responsibility for the damaged appliances and said affected customers in Carrollton should have

L-com, a global leader in the manufacture of wired and wireless connectivity solutions, has developed a 1U 19" patch panel with four Category 5E/6 Ethernet surge protector modules to protect telecommunications equipment.The RMSP-CAT6-4 employs ultra-low capacitance semiconductors ensuring super

The new Linetrab surge protection devices from Phoenix Contact provide effective surge protection for systems and plants and help to prevent costly downtimes. The narrow surge arrestors protect up to four signal wires with diameters of 6,2 mm. When connected in the appropriate manner, it is possible

A surge protector shields electronic devices from power surges. If you're curious as to how a surge protector works, the first question is, "What are power surges?" Second, "How do power surges damage electronics?" Power surgesA power surge, also called transient voltage, is

Even though surge protectors are one of the most inexpensive and important investments people can buy, it's staggering how many people don't use them. This one little device can make all the difference when it comes to saving your home electronics from a power surge. Under pressureIf a power su

Surge protectors are very inexpensive for the value and peace of mind they provide. Often available for very little money, surge protectors can save you literally thousands of dollars. In the event of a power surge, a surge protector will redirect the excess power, dispersing it to ground instead of

My Palm Pre didn't see a lot of action yesterday (Day 2). It was my last day of vacation and I spent a good portion of it outside. I did manage to become more comfortable with the user interface, check out the App Catalog and the do a little surfing with the web browser using WiFi. I had big plans f

9 JUNE 2009 -- The Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable system, which was initially planned to stretch from France to Gabon, will now be extended to South Africa, thus connecting all countries along the west coast of Africa, from Morocco to South Africa. This new cable will provide broadband

Computer-related injuries on the rise in children? Sure, I thought, their thumbs get sore from playing Grand Theft Auto for hours on end. But I was wrong; we're talking real injuries here, the kinds that land kids in the emergency room. Computer-related injuries serious enough to send someone to the