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How to know if the computer is getting enough power?
I have a UPS (650VA) and connected few devices including a laptop to it. I need to know is there a software or any tool or any way that I can know the devices are getting enough power? And also is ...
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Is it possible to use a UPS or power inverter in place of a dying battery in a laptop?
My battery is dying and I can’t buy the a new battery because its not available in my country (India). My battery model is A41-X550E (ASUS).
And it’s inside my laptop like this:
So that’s why I am ...
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Would intermittent contact with the service voltage and capacitors in a power supply (inrush current) damage a computer?
If I plugged my laptop AC Adapter power cable into a UPS, causing sparks to blast out (and being unable to insert it due to the UPS being seemingly not designed for this type of plug, for whatever ...
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Agghhh! UPS Back-Up, Laptop Charger, Sparks
Boy… ok. This is so frustrating! Ok so, I've been getting a whole lot of problems with the electrical grid here lately: spikes, surges, lows, brown-outs, all kinds of problems, it's terrible, short-...
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UPS shuts down when using with modem alone
I'm in a place where power cuts are very common for around 5 hours a day. I have a DSL internet connection and a PC. I recently purchased a new laptop which easily gives me 4 hours of battery backup.
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Server Power Management
I am making a single ssh server, and unfortunately, my area suffers from frequent weather-related power outages. This is going to be a bit of a problem if I want to have a server running unless:
a) I ...
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Should I use UPS with my laptop to extend the battery life?
I recently bought a new Vaio laptop which has a 4400 mAh battery. I will use it at home most of the time, and I have an unused uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Should I remove the battery and ...
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