If your computer is running and there’s a storm on the horizon, you might feel nervous about a potential power shortage that causes your computer to shut down immediately. If that were to ever occur, ...

Editor's Note: March 16, 2026: We've added a section answering some frequently asked questions related to purchasing a UPS backup at the end of this story, which we hope will help you figure out how ...

Last week I had a timely reminder of why having a battery power station at home is a good thing these days, when our power went down for about three hours. I use a laptop for work, so that shouldn’t ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Back when I lived in North Carolina, along what weather experts call Hurricane Alley, ...

A UPS isn't just for blackouts. It can stabilize messy power, protect hardware, shut down your PC safely, and even monitor ...

Both portable power stations and uninterruptible power supplies can give backup power to your most important devices -- but you'll want to make sure you have the right one for the job. There are all ...

What do you need out of your power source? We’ll look at which one is best for you based on your energy needs. The first time you had to endure a power outage, you were probably unprepared: These ...

Emergency home backup power continues to be a hot topic. In fact, having power for home essentials when the power goes out for an extended period is becoming a bigger concern with every natural ...

In a nutshell: Comcast has become the first Internet service provider to introduce what it describes as a product designed to keep you connected when the weather gets rough and the power goes out. The ...