If you have a lot of USB devices to charge, you might have considered installing USB outlets at home. Having USB wall outlets around can cut out the middleman, so to speak; it reduces the need for ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

For the past few years, the design world has been making a valiant effort to catch up to our obsession with our smartphones and tablets. One of the most exciting changes: electrical outlets have ...

Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...

Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...

Scientists are constantly developing better technology to keep our batteries running longer — but in the meantime, the more charging ports, the better. Because they don't require an adapter or a brick ...

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Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and another has intermittent power. Help! — ...

Which wall outlets are best? There is nothing quite as crucial in our technological world today as the wall outlet. This simple invention brings power to our homes and allows us the opportunity to use ...

Yes you can but that has nothing to do with networking. You probably want to go to The Other Hardware forum and try again. But really, yeah just buy some and get the electrical wiring run to them and ...