Is It Safe to Use a Canadian Laptop Power Supply with a Two-Prong EU Adapter?
I'm traveling in Belgium with a Canadian laptop power supply that has a three-prong Type B plug. I only have a basic two-prong adapter for EU outlets and…
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Is a Canadian three-prong laptop power supply safe to use with a two-prong EU adapter?
I'm in Belgium with a Canadian laptop power supply that has a three-prong plug. I only have a two-prong adapter for EU outlets and have already used it…
Should I Unplug My Laptop at Night if My Apartment Has Unsafe Wiring?
My Dell laptop was recently repaired, and since then its battery has barely held a charge, so I usually have to keep it connected to the charger. The…
Should I Unplug My Laptop in an Apartment With Unsafe Electrical Wiring?
My Dell laptop was recently repaired, and afterward its battery life became extremely poor. It now needs to remain connected to the charger for normal use. The electrical…
How can I protect my PC from frequent breaker trips?
The breaker in my home has been tripping frequently, seemingly during hot weather, and I'm worried the repeated power interruptions could damage my computer. What can I do…
How Much Surge Protection Does a High-End Workstation Need?
I'm in Europe and building a workstation with an RTX 5090 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Because of the cost of the components, I'd like to protect the entire…
Is a 1,150W PC setup safe on one surge protector?
I recently moved into a new place, and the room where I keep my PC only has two nearby outlets. My current setup includes a PC, three monitors,…
My PSU power cable overheated and started smoking—is the power supply still safe?
I was cleaning my PC and plugged the power cable back into the power supply. I heard a brief static or crackling sound, which I had occasionally noticed…
Can I Plug a Surge Protector Into a Powerline Adapter?
My powerline adapter uses a three-prong plug, and the nearby wall outlet doesn't have enough room for both plugs because they're fairly bulky. Is it safe to connect…
Is a 7A/125V Power Cord Safe to Use with a 10A/250V Monitor?
I bought an AOC MiniLED monitor that was shipped from China. It came with a white power cable, but I also have a black cable whose connector fits…
Can I safely use these two power cords with my monitor in the Philippines?
I bought an AOC MiniLED monitor that was shipped from China. It came with a white power cord marked HONGLIN 10A/250V, but I already have a black I-SHENG…
Will This ONN Power Cord Work With My TV?
I picked up a used 19-inch LCD TV from a thrift store and didn't realize it was missing its power cord. The label on the TV says 100–250V,…
Can a portable battery safely run a mini fridge on a frequently tripping circuit?
The circuit shared by my bedroom and my brother's room trips very easily. It can shut off when we use something as small as a space heater alongside…
Can a Portable Battery Safely Run a Mini Fridge on an Overloaded Circuit?
The circuit shared by my bedroom and my brother's room trips extremely easily. It can shut off when we use a small space heater along with our usual…
What should I do after spilling water inside my computer?
I accidentally spilled a small amount of water on my computer. Some went through a ventilation opening, and I can see a few droplets inside near the bottom…
Is a 12V/1.25A adapter safe for a device rated at 12V/2A?
I lost the charger for my breast pump. The instruction booklet says it requires a 12V, 2A output. I found a 22.5W universal adapter that can be set…
Why are my PC’s USB ports and guitar strings giving me electric shocks?
Every USB port on my desktop tower gives me a noticeable shock when I touch the exposed connector. I also feel it through my guitar strings when the…
USB Ports and Guitar Strings Give Me an Electric Shock—What Should I Check?
Every USB port on my PC tower gives me a noticeable shock when I touch the exposed end of a connector, including USB-C plugs. I also feel it…
Is a 12V 1.25A adapter safe for a device rated at 12V 2A?
I lost the charger for a breast pump, and the instruction booklet specifies a 12V, 2A output. I found a 22.5W universal adapter that can be set to…
Why Does This Outlet Keep Destroying My PC Power Supplies Even With a UPS?
I live in a shared house on Oahu with wiring that I know is not up to code. Most outlets seem fine, but the one near my computer…