When you’re testing or debugging some mains-powered gear, plugging it directly into the outlet can often be an exciting ...

The third problem I started facing on my new Dell laptop was that now and then, despite using the AC power adapter or charger which came along with the ultrabook, I frequently got to see this message ...

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I recently bought a replacement laptop PC from Dell and was happy to see that its AC/DC power adapter had the same ratings as the ones I had from two now-defunct Dell laptops (19.5 V, 2.3 A/45 W).

A reader wrote to ask about orphaned AC power adapters that somehow get separated from their gadgets. Are they safe to use in other gadgets if the plugs fit? The answer is maybe, but you’d better do ...