To get things up and running again, you need a portable generator. The quietest, lightest, and most powerful 2,200-watt generator we tested is easy to start, and the Bluetooth app makes monitoring ...

All of the solar generators listed here were run through empirical testing at CNET's lab and handled and examined in person by me. All the picks below were made with firsthand knowledge.

A home generator can offer peace of mind, providing backup power for essentials when outages hit unexpectedly. From keeping your fridge running during a storm to maintaining home comfort ...

Before running out to buy a portable generator, it’s important to think about how and where you’re going to use it. There are often laws, rules, and restrictions regarding their use in ...

Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models, but they’re also much cheaper to buy and install than a whole-house generator, which is installed permanently.

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the ...

Slip rings maintain constant contact with the same sides of the coil As one side of the coil moves up through the magnetic field, a potential difference is induced (created) in one direction. As ...

Depending on output, many of these portable power stations can sustain household appliances the way a gas generator would. Run out of juice? Attach a few solar panels and you’ll start recharging ...