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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...