But to ensure your computer, external hard drive/file server/media center, cable box/DTR, router, answering machine and other devices not only are protected but also don’t stop, you need an ...

Civilization's modern way of life is supported by electricity, which powers homes and businesses and facilitates communication, transportation, and healthcare. There are, however, occasions when ...

If you’re working at your computer and electrical power to your office goes out, several bad things can happen. For one thing, you could lose important data. And if the failure occurs while your ...

Q: I added green "smart house" computer controls to my house. During a power outage, settings are lost. Are there backup power supplies that don't waste electricity? -- Al S. A: It takes only a very ...

When the power goes out you need personal protection. No, no, I don’t mean protection against the zombie apocalypse. I mean for your sensitive electronics, as they may get a bigger surge than they’re ...

With Industry 4.0 and the electrification of everything in full swing, keeping the power on at all times is more important than ever. Add to this the energy crisis and the transition to renewables, ...

Threat actors are hacking Internet-connected uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices, typically via default username and password combinations, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ...

Computers, in particular, are very susceptible to damage from power surges. It’s not just your power supply that’s at risk, either; motherboards, graphics cards, and other components can be ruined in ...

Security researchers have found several vulnerabilities affecting many models of APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supplies that could be exploited to take over the devices. UPS devices are used ...

New uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are often based on lithium-ion (Li+) battery technology that is becoming widespread in everything from cars to computers. This often comes with a claim of ...

A diesel-powered rotary flywheel is at the heart of an innovative backup power system for the campus at the University of Washington. The University of Washington needed to bring new life to its 1960s ...