Power surges happen all the time. And while there are a number of factors that can lead to an unexpected surge of power in your home electrical system, the most common source of power spikes is the most obvious one: lightning strikes. Every year, the planet is struck by bolts of cloud-to-ground lightning about 20 million times. All that energy has to go somewhere — and often, it can be redistributed through your nearby power grid and send surges into your home, putting a charge through your finely calibrated electronics. Power surges account for $1 billion in insured losses each year. You can make sure your computer, TV, and other essential electronics never suffer a similar fate with protection like this Smart Power Strip with surge protection from Gosund. Right now, it’s on sale for $12.74 from TNW Deals. This 6-in-1 high-quality power hub includes 3 protected AC outlets as well as 3 USB ports. If the supply of power coursing through those inputs reaches higher than its 240V maximum load, the circuit breaker kicks in and shuts off power to everything. That safeguards all your sensitive electronics before they’re permanently fried by a surge of juice. It’ll also shut down if one of those plugged-in items starts to overheat. Prices are subject to change
