Living in the middle of the countryside, momentary power cuts are a way of life so having a UPS is not only a life saver but essential.
When it does kick in, all you hear is a feint click as it engages, but there’s absolutely no interruption to your computer system whatsoever. A percentage indicator also appears in the information bar at the top of my screen saying how long at the current usage the battery can keep things running.
Essential Kit
Having experienced the wrath of a power cut on a couple of occasions, I simply would not be without a U.P.S..
A U.P.S. not only protects your equipment, but also nowadays with doing more and more online presentations using video platforms such as Zoom, it means (if there’s a power cut midway through) I don’t just leave people wondering where the heck I went.
Instead, the unit makes me aware it’s kicked in and this is usually just for a second or 2, however if it’s going on longer than hoped, I can make people aware that I need to close things down.
Thankfully this hasn’t happened BUT it’s something we all need to be aware of if we do online meetings.
So if there was one piece of kit I would recommend you look at investing in for 2022 (if you haven’t already) it would be a U.P.S. ; the first time it kicks in and keeps you running is INCREDIBLY satisfying and reassuring.
You can check out the U.P.S. I have over on my Gear Page here (LINK)
Keep well,
Glyn