Plugs where one blade is wider than the other can be annoying, but they'll also keep you a lot safer. Here's why they're like ...

close up of Type A plug prongs - Gabriel Lopez/Shutterstock If you've ever stared at the holes in an electrical plug and wondered why they exist, you're not alone. Like an industrial-age kōan, the ...

If you've ever looked closely at an electrical plug, you've likely noticed that the ends of the prongs have little holes in them. While this is a leftover design element from early electrical systems, ...

Legislation in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island would allow small solar panels to plug directly into home outlets, expanding access to clean energy.

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