Buy and Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply

How to Buy and Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply(2)

Tips

1.UPS devices work well on answering machines, too.

2.Most UPSs will 'beep' annoyingly when the power goes out. This can usually be disabled either through software or a small 'DIP' switch on the back.

3.If your computer's off when the power goes out, the UPS can be safely shut off. They will charge the internal batteries whether on or off.

4.ALL notebook PCs have a battery inside, thus their own 'UPS' built in. They don't have a surge suppressor on their AC power unless you provide one.

5.Most inexpensive UPSs are built around the same 12V/7AH sealed lead acid batteries. One with a dead battery can be 'saved' by cannibalizing one that's broken with a 'good' battery, or you can sometimes scrounge them from big rechargeable spotlights. These also cost around $15 to buy online, but around $15 to ship as well.

6.'Hibernate' is a better (and quicker) option to shut down, assuming your computer supports it. It will come back up with everything as you left it when you shut down, and take a fraction of the time.

7.'Stand By' will save a lot of UPS power (assuming you expect power to come right back), but if the UPS runs out of juice, you'll lose whatever wasn't saved.

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