Last time I talked about the need for data backups. Is there anything you can do to help avoid computer crashes? Yes there is, one important thing is conditioning the power that comes into your PC, printer, or router. The best way to accomplish that is by the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS. A UPS will not only supply power to your PC when your incoming electricity is out it will also act as a power filter and maintain the AC power to your PC within its acceptable limits. What does that do for you? Maintaining the incoming power keeps the components inside your PC happy. They do not have to deal with and compensate for power that is too high or low, this reduces stress on the electrical components and just like us, it is good to reduce stress; it leads to a long life.
A UPS can be purchased at your local electronics store or online and the cost is very reasonable. APC is one of the largest manufactures and they have a tool on their website to help you size your UPS to fit your needs. That link is here: http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm . For example, I used the tool to come up with a UPS to protect an average PC. The tool gave me 3 choices, the best value was the BE550R, that gave me at least 22 minutes of run time after a power outage and the price was 59 dollars. It was easy, and what makes it even better, if you already have a UPS you can trade in the old one and they will either properly dispose of it or refurbish it for resell.
This basic underlying protection is the foundation of protecting all of your data. Use it to protect one of your most important business tools, your PC.
Dennis Schmedt
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Hey Dennis - Just another note on the recycle comment with APC. You not only feel good about keeping the battery out of the landfill but APC makes it very easy with providing a shipping lable AND they give you a discount. That was the deal when we ordered the last three UPS.
Posted by: Rona | August 01, 2007 at 10:38 PM