This UPS battery backup is one of the best investments I've made for my PC - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways The Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS is available now on Amazon for $199. With a Lithium battery that can last for nearly two hours, this UPS is hard to beat at the price. There's no means of communicating to a PC for a graceful shutdown, should power go out. $199.99 at Amazon For as long as I can remember, I've used a UPS -- aka, Uninterruptible Power Supply -- for various devices: computers, routers, televisions, and more. Those UPS battery backups have saved my hide on several occasions. For example, I've been hard at work on an important project, and the power goes out. Thanks to my battery backups, I have time to save all my work and safely shut down my computer until the power returns. 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. If you want to keep your devices up and running safely, a UPS is a must. Also: Can a home wind turbine replace my ... Read full article.