An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers a simple solution: it’s a battery in a box with enough capacity to run devices plugged in via its AC outlets for minutes to hours, depending on your needs ...

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If your computer is behaving strangely or randomly crashing, it can be hard to nail down the culprit. And as much as you don't want to believe it's the problem, testing your power supply should be ...

Electrocution, faulty operation, fire hazards and building or operation code violations are but some of the dangers involved when cables become frayed or pinched and exposed. These dangers are present ...

My computer won’t turn on. It’s one of the most horrifying sentences a computer lover will ever utter. The worst thing is, that even the best PCs will have the occasional moment where the CPU won’t ...