
Should I get a battery backup for my PC?
PC battery backups, or uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), can be a worthwhile addition to your desktop PC or NAS server. They generally sit near your computer and act as an intermediary for the power from a wall outlet. Think of how seamless the transition to battery power is on a laptop when the AC adapter is unplugged, and you get a good idea of how a UPS works.
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