While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Traveling internationally requires planning to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch. Between booking flights and hotels, packing the right travel gear can often get lost in the mix, and ...

You may have seen some of the EEVblog dumpster dive videos, where [Dave Jones] occasionally finds perfectly good equipment that’s been tossed out. But this time, rather than a large screen monitor, ...

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When we're stateside, we tend to take the power outlets we use to charge our devices for granted. After all, there's not a whole lot to think about. The chargers that come with our devices are ...

Let’s face it: Though you may dream of going off the grid for your next international trip, traveling without your phone, camera, or tablet isn’t particularly practical. And if you bring them, it’s ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? One of the most exciting times before a big vacation, especially one that you've been ...