UPS
Stands for "Uninterruptible Power Supply." In the technology world, UPS is more than just a brown shipping company. It is also a type of power supply that uses battery
backup to maintain power during unexpected power outages.
A typical consumer UPS is a surge protector that contains a high-capacity rechargeable battery. Smaller UPS devices look like bulky power strips, while larger ones may
stand upright and look almost like small computers. Many businesses use uninterruptible power supplies to keep their equipment running in case of a power failure.
While a UPS may only keep a computer running for 15 minutes after the power is lost, it is usually sufficient time to save all necessary documents and properly shut
down the computer. That extra time can be invaluable to someone who is working on an important document or project that has not been recently saved.