The gadget world is slowly adopting a new power cord standard called USB Type-C. They're small, multipurpose, universal, reversible and might fry whatever gadget you plug them into.

Instead, he opts for a slimmer, ungrounded PlayStation power cord. Where the Mac power cord is too thick to easily coil or toss in a bag — and has a ground prong so it's limited to those types ...

Laptop Quit Recognizing Power Cord & Then Shut Down. Computer failure is a bit of a nightmare, especially in your office: when you realize that you don't have access to your computer and your ...

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.

If you purchased any HP or Compaq laptop between September 2010 and June 2012, you may have a faulty power cord capable of potentially causing skin burns or fires.

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 ...

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.

California-based HP (headquarters shown) is sending out replacement power cords to customers who bought a HP or Compaq notebook from Sept 2010 to June 2012.

Nearly 6 million laptop power cords that can overheat and start a fire are among this week’s recalled consumer products. Others include potentially faulty helmets and bunk beds.Here’s a more ...