Last week I wrote about the importance of a UPS (or Uninterruptible Power Supply) for your computer, especially during the spring/summer thunderstorm and construction seasons. What happens when you ...

I have an APC XS 1500VA unit that just finally failed on me (batteries crapping out). It's been quite useful, but power here has been less-than-good, mostly due to me tripping out a breaker roughly ...

I was sitting here thinking to myself... "Self, UPS have 12 volt batteries in them, right? Why not replace the little rinky dink POS battery in your UPS with a big honkin' deep cycle marine battery ...

Between a modem, desktop computer, and network-attached storage (NAS), modern computing setups require a reliable power source to function effectively. If you work from home or own a small business, ...

A UPS isn't just for blackouts. It can stabilize messy power, protect hardware, shut down your PC safely, and even monitor ...

The Professor reviews the new jackery 3000 pro with 3000w inverter, 3024wh lithium battery, 1400w solar support, UPS, and a ...

In the context of escalating electricity consumption in data centers driven by the demands of AI and HPC, as highlighted in the 2023 UPS Analyst Call by Omdia, the role of uninterruptible power ...

Editor's Note: March 16, 2026: We've added a section answering some frequently asked questions related to purchasing a UPS backup at the end of this story, which we hope will help you figure out how ...