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You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. close up of Type A plug prongs - Gabriel Lopez/Shutterstock If you've ever stared at the holes in an electrical plug and wondered ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Metal prongs on a type-A electrical plug. - JACKREZNOR/Shutterstock Most gadgets and small appliances in U.S. homes have either a Type A or Type B electrical plug, perhaps with a cover to hide cords.

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