Not Using a UPS is a Huge Mistake

It's easy to forget the power of a power supply in your setup. This video dives into a mistake I was making for a long time– not using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which can absolutely be a lifesaver for you and your computer and streaming gear.

🔌 It seems my exact UPS has been discontinued, but here's the closest model I could find, which is actually a little nicer:
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•Chapters:
0:00 - Pardon the Interruption
0:37 - Don’t Make the Same Mistake
1:28 - When to Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply
2:47 - Advantages of a UPS & Battery Backup
3:48 - How Much Power Do You Need?
5:00 - Connections & Setup
7:44 - The Power of the Power Supply

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