Andre is an entrepreneur and writer based in Dallas, TX. He's been covering and working in the consumer tech space for over a decade. Along with contributing to Pocket Lint he is the founder of GoLCDs ...

In today's digital age, a reliable UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) battery backup is not just a luxury—it's a necessity.

I have a (refurbished) APC Back-UPS LS 500 I've been using for a year and a half or so, and recently when the power's been crappy (thanks to bad drivers...) I've noticed it's no longer doing the thing ...