Power-supply

Although technology is helping to make the world seem a lot smaller, there are still major differences between countries. Electrical standardization is one area where not much has changed since the original national standards were set by each country. If you travel a lot, this can make things very interesting.                                        If you are planning on travelling internationally, finding a right travel power adapter should be as simple as looking up the plug standard for your destination, buying an adapter, and packing your suitcase. However, if you need more than just a plug adapter, you could accidentally ruin your hair dryer. First, let’s explore why we have so many different plugs and standards across countries and then let’s look at how to check your label and reduce the risk of accidentally buying the wrong travel power adapter or forgetting a necessary converter.   There are a few key variations in standards between countries or sometimes even withi