Surge protectors protect your devices from power spikes, such as lightning, electrical overloads, and power outages. However, there is a fire hazard associated with them if used incorrectly.

While you can often get by with the simple row of six plugs most power strips offer, sometimes you need a lot more, and that’s where the Belkin 12-plug surge protector and power strip comes in.

Adding the Austere VII Series, a premium power strip and surge protector, helped me organize all my snaking wires while keeping an eye on power surges that could start a fire or wreak havoc on my ...