The world of electrical outlets is far more complicated than you might assume at first glance. There are 15 styles of domestic power plugs used around the world, all of which look unique and may carry ...

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

Plugs where one blade is wider than the other can be annoying, but they'll also keep you a lot safer. Here's why they're like ...

It is the bane of worldwide travel: there isn’t just one way to get AC power from the wall. The exact connector — and what you can expect when you plug in — differs from country to country. Even if ...

Metal prongs on a type-A electrical plug. - JACKREZNOR/Shutterstock Most gadgets and small appliances in U.S. homes have either a Type A or Type B electrical plug, perhaps with a cover to hide cords.

close up of Type A plug prongs - Gabriel Lopez/Shutterstock If you've ever stared at the holes in an electrical plug and wondered why they exist, you're not alone. Like an industrial-age kōan, the ...

EV owners don't necessarily need to understand the inner workings of a charger to charge their cars. Still, given the many types of chargers available (each with its own plug type, power level, and ...