Choosing a UPS System: Don’t Shrug the Plug

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One of the most common mistakes UPS buyers make is the plug selection process. Many overlook the process entirely or make an educated guess. If they guess wrong, they’ll have to return the UPS system because their devices won’t connect to the UPS, or they won’t be able to connect the UPS to the wall Read More ›

Coast to Coast Computers – Melissa S

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CyberPower introduces a new feature: Customer Spotlight. Just like our resellers are big fans of us, we’re big fans of them. Customer Spotlight is a regular post to feature the awesome people we work with every day. Melissa Servatdjoo is a reseller for CyberPower and our first Customer Spotlight feature! Melissa works for Coast to Coast Read More ›

Celebrate Earth Day 2018!

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Invest in Energy-Saving Advanced Power Strips Today. Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, and millions of people protested pollution and encouraged biodiversity. Today, Earth Day has gone from millions of people to 1 billion participants in 192 countries. CyberPower supports the spirit of Earth Day by designing Energy-Saving Advanced Power Strips that meet the Read More ›

Daylight Savings Time: Check Your Batteries

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Most of the United States will observe daylight savings time and “spring ahead” an hour on Sunday, March 11, at 2:00 a.m. As we change the clocks forward, firefighters across the country encourage residents to check the batteries in their smoke alarms. CyberPower wants you to take that adage one step further and check on Read More ›

Choosing a UPS System 101: The Fundamentals

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New to the world of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems? Consider this UPS buying guide your introduction to the basic concepts behind UPS Systems and which type will work best for your requirements. What is a UPS System? A UPS, at its most basic, is a battery backup power system that supplies power long enough Read More ›

Get the Most Out of Your Generator With the Right UPS

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For decades, home and small business owners in rural locations have used generators as backup power sources during power failures caused by storms or high heat. The New York Times reports, as superstorms and power failures plague metropolitan areas, generators have also become popular with home and business owners in cities. Currently, many companies, who Read More ›

Four Reasons to Protect your Internet Connections

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We focus upon the digital experience many times during our daily lives. How quickly and efficiently we are able to gather and share information is partially determined by internet connectivity for the numerous devices we use, such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, and entertainment electronics. A problem in connectivity often results in troublesome productivity. Battery Read More ›

A Cheat Sheet for Buying Your Next PDU

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If your organization is growing, so are your technology requirements. At some point, you’ll need more electrical outlets than you have. Power strips may be enough for home offices, but anyone with plans for growth should understand the benefits of using a PDU. This guide will review the basics of power distribution for business environments Read More ›

Computer Talk Radio with Benjamin Rockwell

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Computer Talk Radio discusses power protection and CyberPower (At 57:30 of the show) with Marty Winston, tech trend watch and editor of Newstips Bulletin. Marty discusses the benefits of power protection and the brands to watch. Computer Talk Radio is a nationally syndicated broadcast radio program on computers, technology, and your life. Benjamin Rockwell, the Read More ›

Productivity at the Point of Sale: Every Minute Counts

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Every minute counts in today’s retail environment. Devices at the point of sale–such as scanners, scales, registers, printers, and credit card terminals-all rely on consistent power. Even the latest equipment can be stopped in an instant by a power failure. That’s where an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system can make all the difference. Research from Read More ›

Preventing Common Power Problems

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Solutions for Spikes, Surges, and More Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units (also known as battery backups) and surge protectors guard computers and other sensitive electronics against sudden changes in utility power. They provide a form of insurance for important equipment, preventing component damage and keeping the electric current flowing. Depending on the location and season, Read More ›

Best Practices for Power Season

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For people in North America, summer is power season. That’s when demand for electric power is the highest, especially from homes and businesses that use air conditioning. As that demand puts strain on what a power utility can provide, power problems become more common. Utility power is also vulnerable to severe weather, such as lightning, thunder storms, tornadoes and hurricanes. These weather events can affect transmission lines, utility poles, transformers, and other power delivery equipment.