Your power supply in the event of a power failure
24.10.2016
Translation: machine translated
Black. That's how it looks here at the moment. Some offices are still completely dark, but we in the editorial team are back online. During our long lunch break, we talked about solutions on how we could be productive despite the power cut.
The power went out in some parts of Zurich on Monday morning. As digital editors, we can't manage very well when everything digital is down. Other office gadgets are unlikely to fare any better.
In order to remain productive in the event of a power outage, the following functions must be able to be operated independently of the building infrastructure. Sure, it won't be perfect, but it will allow you to maintain contact with the outside world and continue using your computer. For this we need:
- Electricity
- Internet access
Internet access is made easy, because both iPhones and Android phones offer the option of setting up a WLAN hotspot and thus allowing other devices to access the Internet, which would otherwise be linked to the infrastructure of a building (exception: PCs without Wifi).
WLAN hotspot under Android
- Go to Settings
- Under Wireless and Networks click on More
- Select Tethering and mobile hotspot
- Finished
WLAN under Apple iOS
- Go to Settings
- Click on Personal hotspot
- Switch on the hotspot
- Select Switch on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Done
We need juice!
It is much more difficult to bring electricity to a place where, for whatever reason, there is none. How many buildings, apart from hospitals, have redundant power supplies? We obviously don't. That's why we need portable dedicated hardware that is also mobile and modular, i.e. can supply all kinds of devices with power. Fortunately, we have power banks on sale that can do just that.
Aukey PB-Y3 Quick Charge 3.0 (30000mAh)
The Aukey PB-Y3 powers pretty much everything, but according to the manufacturer, it is actually designed for holiday travellers. But it also turns power cuts into a picnic. As a special feature, the device can also supply your MacBook with power.
Swaytronic All in One Jump Starter 18,000 mAh
The Swaytronic power bank comes with a little less endurance. But just a little less. This device can also supply power to practically anything that needs it, whether it's a motorbike or the coffee machine in the office. And yes, most laptops will probably work too. But sometimes a cup of coffee to calm you down in the dark is more important.
RAVPower RP-PB055
The RAVPower RP-PB055 is so powerful that it comes with an internal cooling system. The RP-PB055 also needs this, as it contains so much power when fully charged that you can charge your smartphone eleven times, your Macbook up to six times and even kitchen appliances can be operated with the RP-PB055.
On that note, stay online and have fun with your new gadgets!
Header image: It was dark here for a short time, because the power went out in parts of the city
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