Many people get in the habit of unplugging household appliances when they go away; should you unplug your PC when you're not ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Becky Shea Designs / Jake Shea Remembering to unplug certain items before you leave the ...

Before we jet off on our vacation or ‘staycation’, there are always the final, pre-vacation checks to do. And while the first thing is to check our home security systems, we often forget the less ...

You may not realize it, but one of your most common smart phone habits is actually running up your power bill and wasting a ...

Idle chargers consume energy even when not in use, resulting in higher bills and wasted power over time. Leaving chargers plugged in increases fire risks and shortens charger lifespan due to ...

When heading out on a vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is items using up electricity while you’re not home. From small kitchen appliances to gaming consoles, some devices continue to ...

A VERIFY reader wants to know if it actually helps keep your electronic devices safer to unplug them before a storm, even if they are plugged into surge protectors. All of our sources agree that the ...