Here’s the most important things you need to know about Uninterruptible Power Supplies

An Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS is the best thing to have for hooking up your computer system to the wall socket. Basically, a UPS is a power strip combined with a battery to keep your computer running when the power goes out.

The notion behind a UPS is not to keep computing while the power is out. Instead, the UPS is designed to keep your basic computer components (console and monitor) up and running just long enough for you to save your work and properly shut down the computer.

Keep the following points in mind:

- A UPS only gives you about five minutes of computer power. Be expedient and save your stuff to disk, and then shut down. You can print, scan or do other tasks when the power comes back on.

- Leave the UPS on all the time. You need to turn it off only when the power is out and the computer has been properly shut down.

- In addition to providing emergency power, a UPS provides higher levels of electrical protection for your equipment. Many models offer surge, spike and dip protection, which keeps your PC running smoothly despite any nasties the power company may throw your way.

Take a look at this video to understand how a UPS system works…

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