Unless your main workstation is a laptop, you’ve probably got a APC or similar battery backup kicking around. But have you ever thought of modifying it to make it a bit more useful? After all ...

The UPS is not just about protection; it's backed by a 3-year warranty and a substantial ... In the realm of power backup solutions, the APC UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector ...

This way he can check the server to see if the UPS is being used, and how much of the 14 battery life remains.