A solar generator can be a lifesaver during natural disasters or power outages. Here are the two we recommend buying for both small- and large-scale use.

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Portable generators are a reliable backup to keep critical devices and appliances powered during an outage. Our top picks are powerful and safe.

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Solar generators are great to keep your gadgets up and running in the outdoors. Learn everything you should know about them before investing in one, below. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

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Even though power outages aren't an ordinary occurrence, it still pays to be prepared in case of an emergency -- hence the ...

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So I've got a couple of upcoming film projects coming up, the soonest in Feb/March, that will require filming in some wilderness areas far from grid power. Much of the equipment on a no-budget movie ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...