David Schuetz ** looking for work **@darthnull@infosec.exchange
Tech purchase advice: I've been trying to find a suitable power strip / laptop charger for my kids as they head off to college.
Requirements:
* We'd like something in a mini-tower format (vertical, not taking up a lot of desk space)
* USB-A and USB-C ports
* USB-PD to charge 14" macbook pro (I think 65 W?)
* 3-4 AC outlets
* on/off switch
The kickers are the power switch (not all have one), and it has to be UL listed.
We found one we liked, from $MADE-UP-NAME on Amazon, but discovered it wasn't UL certified. (plus, a bunch of the 1-star reviews talked about high failure rates).
Any suggestions? Hopefully from a brand we know/trust like Anker, Belkin, etc. And not $100. Otherwise, we may just pick up a generic strip from Target and they can deal with normal charging blocks...
Brent Cook@busterb@infosec.exchange
@darthnull@infosec.exchange I like the clamp kind because they stay put. This seems to have actual safety certs, though they really missed by putting the plugs sideways. https://tripplite.eaton.com/6-outlet-surge-protector-with-2-usb-ports-usb-c-8-foot-1080-joules-desk-clamp~TLP648USBC