stackyFACTSThat heavy block under your desk uses sacrificial metal oxide varistors to absorb massive electrical spikes from the wall. Every time it takes a hit, those internal components permanently degrade. Eventually, they completely burn out, secretly turning your supposedly safe device into a glorified, totally unprotected extension cord.
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