We use plugs every day, but most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about them. We know that there are various electrical plug types, even if we're not familiar with the ins and outs of all of ...

1. Disassemble the lamp by unscrewing or pulling the headpiece off and removing the plastic base. Buy a quick plug and a new length of electrical wire, and splice and strip a half-inch at one end.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though it's far less of an issue today than it was in years past, it's still possible that you have (on at least one occasion) found yourself ...

Unless you live in an older home with two-prong outlets, you probably don’t put much thought into plugging and unplugging electronic devices and appliances. But at some point, you’ve likely noticed ...

It can be really frustrating when you're hooking up an appliance or gadget with a three-prong plug only to realize the extension cord or outlet you're plugging it into only has two prongs. After all, ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Apple is advising its customers to stop using some of its plug adapters because they could cause an electric shock. The voluntary recall and exchange program involves three-prong AC wall plug adapters ...

Apple has recalled two types of plug adapters and asked customers to stop using them because of a risk of electric shock. The company said on Friday that it has recalled the AC wall plug adapter sold ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Editor’s note: The CPSC has issued a recall notice for the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit sold between January 2003 and January 2015. If you own Apple’s World Travel Adapter Kit, and/or you are an ...

Apple has recalled two types of plug adapters and asked customers to stop using them because of a risk of electric shock. The company said on Friday that it has recalled the AC wall plug adapter sold ...