"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

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That’s why anyone who buys a generator should be well-versed on how to safely operate them. It’s important to remember that generators are powered by internal combustion engines and output a ...