Very interesting suggestions. Thank you. For #2, no, and I could remove it to save space. Like everything else, I watched a YouTube video that explained some benefits and it was sub $20. But no, it isn’t a must.
For #3, I want to share one caveat with you but I am tempted to do exactly what you say.
I bought this unit with individual switches to control each outlet. This is for reasons of saving electricity, controlling which devices are active at certain periods, etc. Would that knowledge alter your suggestion?
Pyle PDU Power Strip Surge… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQO5S0G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Good catch. Have you used this brand before? They are new to me. And are you saying this should beat out the other 3 options I showed?