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 ...

If your computer is running and there’s a storm on the horizon, you might feel nervous about a potential power shortage that causes your computer to shut down immediately. If that were to ever occur, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Back when I lived in North Carolina, along what weather experts call Hurricane Alley, ...

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

Last week I had a timely reminder of why having a battery power station at home is a good thing these days, when our power went down for about three hours. I use a laptop for work, so that shouldn’t ...

Both portable power stations and uninterruptible power supplies can give backup power to your most important devices -- but you'll want to make sure you have the right one for the job. There are all ...