There is an important difference between a power strip and surge protector, with the surge protector doing as its name implies, sometimes with a reset button.

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Close up of a power strip with outlets and buttons visible. - Donnichols/Getty Images Power strips and surge protectors aren't complicated. They often have minimal buttons, usually a power button or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Power strips and surge protectors aren't complicated. They often have minimal buttons, usually a power button or switch, with ...