This is the age of technology.

All of us are inevitably and heavily dependent on technology to run our lives. One of the most important gadgets in our lives is the computer. We use our computers for communicating with others, for studying and researching, for recreation, work and what not. We store huge amounts of extremely important data in our computers. The computer is no longer just a machine; rather, it has become an extremely important part of our lives.

Power cuts and voltage fluctuations always spell doom for the computers.

A UPS system or Uninterrupted Power Supply system is the best bet in order to protect our computers from power issues. Often, power cuts not only lead to the loss of data, they may also damage the internal hardware components of the computer. The recovery of the lost data is often impossible, and also leads to waste of precious time, money and energy.

Westside Stationers & Computers Ltd. can supply you a tailored solution for your UPS needs, as we are a dealer for APC & Mercury UPS.

The process of systematic shut down is important in order to keep the computer running smoothly. Also, it is extremely important to save all your data. All this can be achieved with the help of a UPS. A UPS system is primarily designed to provide enough power to your computer in times of need for you to save all your work and shut the computer properly. The UPS is also designed to protect your PC from voltage fluctuations. High voltage may lead to overheating, that can seriously damage the computer.

Low voltage, on the other hand, prevents the optimum performance of the computer. A UPS system prevents all these problems. A UPS also provides protection against power surges, spikes and saps. Whenever there is an overloading of the main power line, there is a chance that your computer might suffer damage. This too can be prevented by using a UPS system.

The UPS system may have a number of outlet connections. All of these outlet connections usually provide power surge protection, while some of them provide both power surge protection as well as a thorough battery back-up for the computer. While choosing a UPS for your computer, it is important to know your needs and choose a UPS accordingly. There are a variety of UPS systems available in the market. The power protection may range from just about a minute to twelve hours or more, depending on how much your budget and requirements are. They come with an alarm that helps the user to know when they are at the end of their power source. Some of them provide just enough time for the person to save all his or her work and switch the computer properly, while the rest provide much more time, and the person can just continue with his or her work till the main source of power is back. In any case, one must purchase a UPS system in order to protect one’s computer from damage.