I have two APC uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), a Back-UPS ES 550 oversized-surge-protector-style power strip UPS for my laptop & external drives, and a Back-UPS HS 500 home network panel wall-mount UPS for my structured wiring panel switch / cable modem / wireless base station.

Both UPSs woke me up at 1:45, their beeping indicating that my power went out. I had no intention of shutting down my laptop (which was already asleep) nor my network equipment, since they could run for hours with their very low power draw from a 500 VA UPS. So, I set out trying to shut off the damn beeping alerts.

First, I hate you APC for not using a standard USB cable. No, instead you have to use a proprietary RJ-45 / USB cable. Of course, I only have 1 of them, stashed in my big box o' cables. Let me tell you, rifling through that box at 2 AM with one hand (the other holding a flashlight) was sure fun. I must have found 20 standard USB cables before I finally dumped the entire box to find your fucking "special" cable. I hate you.

Second, I have to carry my laptop to the HS 500 (since it's by the structured wiring panel, not at my desk). Why can't you put a damn switch on the UPS with 2 options: "Annoying as hell" and "STFU"? I mean really, how much do you hate my sleep?

Third, your freaking "PowerChute" software isn't available for Mac OS X Lion (10.7). Apparently, you gave up supporting it around Leopard (10.5). So yeah, go fuck yourself again.

I really hate you. I would dump you before the 4th beep of your goddamned annoying "hey hey, the power's out, just thought you should know. I'll let you know again in 30 seconds in case you didn't hear me just now", but unfortunately, you're probably the "best" consumer UPS out there. *Shudder*

I hate you, APC