Although the TrickleStar® 7-Outlet Multi-Sensing Advanced Power Strip looks like a regular surge protector, there is a big difference. In addition to advanced surge protection, this power strip prevents unnecessary power drain by devices that are plugged in but not in use through the use of “control” and “switched” outlets. As with other advanced power strips (APS), when the device that is plugged into the control outlet is turned off, the devices that are plugged into the switched outlets will