Consider a power strip to avoid any electrical damage to your laptop's power cord. mikroman6/Getty Images But not just any power strip––make sure it has a built-in surge protector.

I take my laptop around a lot, and the power cord often gets bent in every possible place. Over time the bends stick in this position, some ends fray, and I end up having to replace it. How can I ...

The power cord itself may be the problem with your laptop. If the AC adapter has broken and isn't able to carry the electricity from the wall socket to your computer, the laptop won't recognize ...

We've mentioned how important it is to properly wrap your MacBook's power cord, but that little clip that keeps it snug can be useful when you're plugged in, too. Here's how two clever Reddit ...

Despite the low risk of a laptop being damaged with a USB-C charger, companies often advise against using anything other than a proprietary power cord. One big reason has to do with wattage.

Pushing us further towards a wire-free world is a new laptop announced at CES by Dell. The Latitude 7285 2-in-1 notebook, out later this year, will be equipped with wireless charging capabilities ...

If it's plugged into a laptop, it should sip power. That's not what happened to Google ( GOOGL ) engineer Benson Leung. While testing Surjtech's 3M USB-C cord, his $1,500 laptop turned into a very ...

If the computer shut off on its down, you’re probably out of luck. But try this anyway. Caveat: Just to be clear—remove the battery and the power cord before attempting to clean or dry your ...

This story took place at a time when not every laptop included Wi-Fi, so specifying it as a required feature wasn’t unusual.

Essentially, you can plug in a laptop's power cord as you would with a standard wall outlet. One of the most popular power inverters on the market is the Bestek 300W.

Despite the low risk of a laptop being damaged with a USB-C charger, companies often advise against using anything other than a proprietary power cord. One big reason has to do with wattage.