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19 hours agoAmazon's Best Early Black Friday Deals
Amazon's early Black Friday sale offers deep online discounts, including 40% off a durable 12-in-1 power strip with surge protection, multiple outlets, and USB ports.
One argument for unplugging is phantom or standby power. Not unlike why you should unplug your toaster, many devices sneak electricity even when they're off. Government energy experts note that this standby draw adds up across a home and suggest reducing it where practical by unplugging, using advanced power strips, or choosing efficient models. Microwaves are among the products that can draw power for displays and ready-to-start electronics.