Should I get a backup power supply for my home?

One of the most frustrating tech nightmares is losing your job because your computer has a problem or your power source randomly goes out.

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In general, if you have connected technology at home or in your office and you want to make sure your work is never lost, it’s a good idea to use one Uninterruptible power supply or a UPS.

What a UPS does is ensure that your computer and everything else connected to it can continue to run smoothly during power outages, brownouts, and other disruptions that can cause data loss, hardware damage, and more.

In our house we always use a UPS for our critical equipment. Here is my list of important things that need to be connected to a backup power supply.

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What should you connect to an emergency power supply just in case?

– Internet modem from the cable or telephone company

– WLAN router sharing the internet

– PCs, Macs, laptops, And MacBook

– Expensive TV and connected devices

– At least one powerful phone charger

– At least one rechargeable light

Look for these 3 must-have features in a UPS backup power supply

If you need help figuring out where to start, we have 3 tips to look out for when looking for a UPS for your home.

1. Think about what size you want

There are many different UPS products out there, so make sure you buy one big enough to support your computer and any other equipment you want to protect.

2. Consider battery life

How long do your devices need to be powered when you lose power and have to rely on your UPS? Make sure you check the battery life of any UPS device before you buy it to ensure it meets your needs.

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3. Have surge protection

Make sure any uninterruptible power supply you buy has surge protection; This protects your devices from power surges and prevents permanent damage. This is the main reason I hook up our expensive TV and gear to one. In the event of a power failure, I can do without the television. And a surge without using a backup device could send our expensive TV to its grave prematurely.

To help you narrow down your UPS purchase decision, here are 5 options to consider that are available now on Amazon:

APC UPS with surge protection. (APC)

This product features 425VA and 225W battery backup and comes with 6 outlets, 4 of which have UPS battery backup and surge protection and the other 2 have surge protection only. It can provide battery backup for wireless routers and other small, critical electronics during a power outage. At the time of publication, this product had over 8,300 reviews worldwide, with 79% giving it 5 stars.

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Amazon Basics Standby UPS Backup Power System. (Amazon)

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The Amazon Basics UPS comes with 600VA and 360W battery backup. It is especially ideal for desktop computers, home networks, IoT devices and home entertainment devices. It also has a small, compact size for easy integration into your home or office environment. At the time of publication, this product had over 8,400 reviews, with 71% giving it 5 stars.

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APC UPS 1000VA Battery Backup Power System. (APC)

Another great product from APC is the slightly larger 1000VA and 600W battery backup power supply. This one has 8 outlets, 4 with surge protection and battery backup and 4 with surge protection only. It features 1GB network data line protection, a 6″ power cord, a 3-prong right-angle wall plug, and free Windows PC power management software (MacOS can use native “Energy Saver” settings). This is the one I use in a few places at home. At the time of publication, this product had over 11,300 reviews worldwide, with 82% giving it 5 stars.

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SKE Smart Key Energy battery backup power system. (SKE Smart Key Energy)

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The SKE Battery Backup has 1,250VA and 720W battery backup with 8 outlets, 6 with battery backup and surge protection outlets and 2 with only surge protection outlets. It allows you to protect your desktop computers, workstations, networking devices, and home entertainment devices with analog sine wave outputs. At the time of publication, this product had over 500 reviews, with 73% giving it 5 stars.

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The CyberPower UPS system. (cyber power)

The CyberPower UPS system comes with 1,500VA and 1,000W PFC sine wave backup battery. Designed to support Active PFC and traditional power supplies, it can protect computers, workstations, networking equipment, and telecommunications equipment. It has a total of 12 outlets, 6 with battery backup and surge protection and 6 with surge protection only. At the time of publication, this product had over 11,000 reviews worldwide, with 83% giving it 5 stars.

Get the CyberPower UPS system

Do you have a UPS system device for your computers? Let us know how they work for you.

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