As modern people, we rely on electronics more than ever
Enter the average kitchen, and the counter is lined with devices, plugged into a row of power outlets. Look at the average living room, and the entertainment center hosts a similar array of devices. Gone are the days of an old-school TV and VCR combo. Now, you have a TV, a set-top box, a game console, a Blu-Ray player, a soundbar, and maybe a stereo. And every one of those devices needs to be powered. Worse, most electronics draw power even when they’re turned off. This “phantom power” amounts to nothing more than a trickle, but it can add up over time. This is particularly true in a modern home with oodles of electronics. So, how do you know how...