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Precautions While Using an UPS

An UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is an essential component of your computer system. The basic idea, as the name suggests, is to give you an uninterrupted power supply in case of a power failure. In addition, it also saves your computer from fluctuations in voltage. It came as a replacement for the traditional CVTs (Constant Voltage Transformers) which were meant for negating peaks in voltages but did not offer power backup as in the modern UPSs. There are however some precautions one must take while using them Read more »

Buyer’s Guide to Voltage Converters

If you travel to other countries frequently, then you realize what a hassle it is to take small appliances or electronics with you due to voltage differences. One country might use a standard of 110 to 120 volts while another might have a voltage range of 210 to 230 volts. In these cases, voltage converters (often called voltage transformers) can help solve the problem and save you money when traveling. Read more »

Cooking up a Lighting Plan for your Kitchen

Your kitchen, more than any other room in your home, needs a good well thought out lighting plan. Today's kitchens have many more functions than just cooking a meal. For many families it is the most frequently used room in the house. Besides the obvious preparation of meals, kitchens today are also a place for [...] Read more »