In the past, it was rarely used for anything other than powering the onboard cigarette lighter; today, it’s an indispensable source of power for countless electronics, including our smartphones.

For anyone with an older car who relies on 12V outlets to power their devices, these handy gadgets promise useful upgrades without breaking the bank.

But not in the US. Anything like that here? I could use a switchable socket like that for a closet to avoid having digging into the closet to plug/unplug an appliance. ...or a switchable adapter for a ...

If you are the same as me when travelling, carrying a bag of adapters and the correct ones for the country you’re visiting has always been a pain. But this creative rotating power socket solution ...

Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.