My new iMac will be exposed to daily Power cuts ..........Advice Please

Question

I am about to buy my first Apple Mac, an iMac 24 inch, a possible future problem I can for see is that here we get daily power cuts lasting between 5 minuest to 5 hours , I am planning on Buying a an UPS (uninterruptible power supply ) which I hope should automatically Close down the iMac when I am not there.
My questions are.
If I am at the computer when there’s a power cut is there a quick way to shut it down That will not cause any long term problems to the computer say if ive no applications or work In progress that need saving I just need to shut the computer down - on this PC ive got a one click quick shutdown option
If I am at the computer when there is a power cut , and the UPS gives me time to manually turn of the computer before the power totally goes off, is there a correct fast Way to go about saving documents Etc and then shut off the computer in such a way that it will not affect the computer in any long term way.
If the computer is set to sleep and there’s a power cut , the UPS should shut it down Automatically , what would happen when the power is restored , would the
computer re start it self and return to sleep mode and if this is so would there be any long term Problems associated with this regular UPS automatic shut down and computer auto re start back to sleep mode.
Does any one think that the regular power cut's syndrome may in any way affect the long term running and reliability of the computer , has any one suggestions as to what's the best way to cope and prepare for this daily power cut situation..?
Thanks .....

Answer 1

1. If I am at the computer when there’s a power cut is there a quick way to shut it down...
In the top left corner of Mac OS X is an Apple menu available in almost every app you may be using with a Shut Down command. Mac apps are written to interrupt a Shut Down to query what to do about open files with unsaved content. After you have been given the opportunity to Save or Don't Save open files the Shut Down proceeds.
2. If I am at the computer when there is a power cut , and the UPS gives me time to manually turn of the computer before the power totally goes off...
The UPS should give you more than enough time to safely save all open files, quit open apps and shut down the Mac. The quickest way to begin this process is the Shut Down command in the Apple menu. You should purchase the UPS that gives you the most time to take care of shutting down within your price range.
3. If the computer is set to sleep and there’s a power cut , the UPS should shut it down Automatically , what would happen when the power is restored...
From my own experience of a homeland with an unreliable electric supply, I personally don't see any advantage of having the Mac restart itself to only be put to sleep. Especially if the power interruption is caused by an ongoing storm which may continue to interrupt the power
4. Does any one think that the regular power cut's syndrome may in any way affect the long term running and reliability of the computer...
Macs are made to be left on 24/7, without being put to sleep. I sleep mine when not in use. My experience with Macs is they can take this power interruption in stride. Mine have for 24 years. I am grateful our federal power monopoly has improved over the years and my UPS is called upon to do its job much less frequently today!