Uninterruptible Power Supplies by Steve Valentino
The loss of electricity supply is technically called as power outage. It is specifically referred to as “brownout” when some power is lost but retained some voltage level, albeit not enough for the minimum level required by a certain system. On the other hand, it is called “blackout” when the... Fortunately though, there is a device that counters the situation in the form of Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS. ... It is a battery-driven power supply that is active even whenever sudden loss of power has occurred.

UPS Power Supplies To Protect Your Computer by Alan LeStourgeon
Many people do not realize the absolute importance of purchasing a UPS power supply for their system. UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply, but it is not uncommon to hear people refer to them as UPS power supplies, despite the redundancy. It can also be confusing to newcomers because... An uninterruptible power supply works by filtering the electrical power coming from electric company while storing a small amount in a battery. ... For a standalone desktop system with one printer, you'll want to buy a UPS that can give you at least ten minutes to shut down properly and save your...

How To Protect Your Computer System Against a Power Surge by Andrea Stone
The spring season is in bloom. For most, it represents a time of warmer temperatures and relaxation. But unfortunately, it can also mean strong storms including lightning strikes. As these storms are now appearing on a more frequent basis, is your computer system protected? ... Consider Using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) A UPS can protect your system from damaging power surges by allowing your system to remain running after a power outage. ... Power Down and Unplug The System During Bad Weather This is a tip that most users disregard, but powering down and unplugging the...

Four Power System Problems Common in Colocation Facilities by Robert Deupree
The primary factor that determines uptime for servers in a colocation facility is power. Power outages will knock a network offline and even damage hardware such as motherboards, memory, and hard drives. Despite how intrinsic power is to keeping businesses connected to their networks, only 2% to... Every part of the power system – uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), transfer switches or circuit breakers, generators, and power distribution units (PDU) – should be redundant and running below capacity.

Power and Your PC by Jason Kohrs
The power coming into a computer is the most critical component, and it may be one of the most overlooked. It is just taken for granted that it will always be there and working properly. A top of the line processor and ultra powerful video card do nothing if a system does not receive the ample,... In addition to checking out the total wattage of a power supply, looking for strong amperage ratings on the 3.3V, 5V, and 12V lines is also recommended, as power supplies with identical total power ratings may distribute the power to the various lines in different quantities.

Power Surges - Disaster Caused And How To Avoid It by Dicky Satrio Sudiro
Power surge are one of the most feared incident on electronic devices. Same as computer, they are really susceptible to power surges. Even though surges usually last only milliseconds (and are somewhat filtered by the transformer in the power supply), that high voltage can exceed the withstand... The internal transformers on power supply that do this, the capacitors to bridge over dips in the line power, all these are rated to handle a certain amount of energy at any given time. ... To prevent it you need a good UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to protect your computer and another...

Protecting Your Computer From a Storm by Robert Gaynor
If you consider that a “Storm” could be any disruption from your computer and/or data, the following two recommendations are best practices for protecting your valuable computer data. Backing up your data Did you back up your data today? When was the last time you tried to restore your data to... Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) In my experience, South Florida has a lot of power outages. ... Generator’s produce power that can spike and surge, causing more damage to your computer than the power loss.

Basic Computer Maintenance by Donnie Schexnayder
One of the most common questions computer users ask is, “How do I maintain my computer and keep it running great?” A computer is a lot like a car…it costs more than you think it should, it starts going down in value as soon as you bring it home and it requires regular maintenance to keep it... A UPS (uninterruptible power supply), though slightly more expensive, is even better. ... These little programs can slow down your system, collect personal information without your permission and sometimes even cause your computer to crash.

Windows Stability by Bruce Hammerich
A few words about MS Windows stability. To those with home computers this may be less of an issue but for people whose livelihoods depend on their PC’s and the programs that run on them, there are some lessons to be learned. I would like to point out a few of the most important things you can do... Assuming it is protected from electrical anomalies with surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supplies and also assuming that you have the requisite security systems in place, you will find that your hardware lasts longer, including your hard drive if you keep your system on.

Top Strategies to Maximize the Life of Your Hard Drive by Alex Bezborodov
If I asked you the question: which part of your computer is the most fragile, what would you say? What if I asked: which part is most important to you? Often, the answer to both of these questions is your Hard Drive. Your hard drive is likely one the most important things you own. ... The best way to protect your computer from such dangers is to use a highly rated protected power bar or an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). ... An electrical failure can be caused by a power surge, lightening strikes, power brown-outs, incorrect wiring, a faulty or old power supply, and many other factors.