Why leaving extension cords plugged in permanently is riskier than you realize

Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year. Here ...
Plant Services

Partial discharge 101: Secrets, tips, and tricks from an electrical professional

Most electrical professionals began our careers with fairly good knowledge about the practical aspects of our jobs. We understood voltage, current, power, and resistance. We mastered the more esoteric ...
Macworld

Best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026

USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end ...
The New York Times

10 Cheap(ish) Things to Keep in Your Car If You’re Always on the Go

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I tested every USB-C cable I own. Half weren’t worth keeping

A $50 USB-C cable tester revealed which of my cables were actually useless. I happily got rid of them and haven't looked back.
IEEE

A Review and Progress of Insulation Fault Diagnosis for Cable Using Partial Discharge Approach

Abstract: The cable is an essential pivot of electric energy transmission, and its operational condition influences the safety and stability of both the power system (PS) and traction power supply ...