For years people have been wondering if it makes sense to plug a UPS into a surge protector. There hasn’t been a definitive answer since some folks recommend plugging a UPS into a surge protector, ...

The battery on my UPS died (APC BE550R), so right now it only functions as a 4 plug surge protector, since the battery plug are useless. I was looking at replacement batteries, but I might end up ...

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 ...

I used to have my 2012 Samsung TV hooked up to my computer UPS but recently changed the configuration of things around and just plugged it into the wall. I started getting constant reboots with lots ...