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Thin Client Computing

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

Power consumption from computer use is a hot topic in many corporate boardrooms.  To offset high electricity costs, many companies have purchased energy efficient server technologies.  Some have replaced desktop computers with those running low power [&hellip... Read More


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Recycling Electronics

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

The thought of our homes and workspace being littered with harmful, toxic waste is appalling.  What we don’t realize is that just about everyone lives among some of the most environmentally hazardous material there is—our computers [&hellip... Read More


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Recycling Printer Cartridges

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

You have purchased an ENERGY STAR computer and monitor, you buy only recycled printer paper, and your power save option is turned on.  What other steps can you take towards green computing?  How about recycling your [&hellip... Read More


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Eco Friendly Technology

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

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The goal of any technology is to make our lives better.  Whether it makes us more productive in the workplace or allows us to relax while watching the Super Bowl in high definition with surround sound, [&hellip... Read More


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Enable Power Save

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

“Power save” is generally an option that can be used in a computer, monitor, or most other electronic devices.  The power save option is a large part of green computing practices since it automatically reduces power [&hellip... Read More


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Energy Star Computing

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

Practically every computer sold nowadays comes with some sort of power management utility built into the operating system.  However, in order to be deemed an ENERGY STAR computer, certain criteria must be met. ENERGY STAR is [&hellip... Read More


Recycling

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Make Eco Living Fun by Recycling Cans

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

Recycling doesn’t always have to be boring—you can have fun and practice eco living by recycling cans into crafts.  Soda cans can become elaborate dollhouse furniture and coffee cans make great flower pots.  Here are a [&hellip... Read More


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Play Green with Green Toys

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

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As you create an eco friendly lifestyle for your family, don’t leave your children out!  That newest toy that beeps and whistles until you want to scream does more than just drive you crazy.  All that electronic [&hellip... Read More


Alternative Fuel and Transportation

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Hybrid Cars Defined

Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans

A hybrid system derives power from two or more sources of energy.  A hybrid car then achieves propulsion from two different fuel sources—an internal combustion engine that runs on petroleum-based fuel and an electric battery that powers [&hellip... Read More


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