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Installing a UPS battery backup saved my work PC - here's the full story
Want to safeguard your electronics from surges and outages? The Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS provides up to two hours of backup power - here's how it works.
A UPS should be considered an essential device in this digital age, especially for those who live in places that suffer from regular power surges, brownouts, and more. I know that's trivial, but when you take great pains to keep your office (TV room or whatever) nice and tidy, the last thing you might want is something that looks like a relic from the early 2000s. I did one real-world test (after charging it to full) by plugging in my System76 Thelio desktop computer and monitor, and then unplugging the Goldemate from the wall to see how long it would keep those two components running.
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