

It then plugs into a wall outlet and monitors the incoming power. Put simply, a UPS is a big battery into which you plug your Mac and other peripherals. That’s especially helpful as we head into the summer thunderstorm and fall hurricane season. Particularly for those using desktop Macs or external hard drives, a UPS is essential because it protects your work-and your devices-against surges, brownouts, and outright power failures.


One thing that many have overlooked, however, is the need for a reliable uninterruptible power supply (UPS). With so many people working from home, lots of attention has been dedicated to making sure everyone has a functional computer, a reasonably ergonomic workspace, and a decent videoconferencing setup.
