Technology
Goodwill and Dell Connect for Electronics Recycling June 18th, 2009
Got old electronics? Don't know what to do with them? Dell and Goodwill have an answer for you! The computer maker and the charity have expanded their Reconnect partnership, which allows you to drop off computer...more
Cut Your Emissions with an Electric Mower June 16th, 2009
I know, I know. American lawns are sacred. Those perfect-green expanses are a testament to our ability as homeowners and a way to show off to the neighbors. But cutting and maintaining those lawns also...more
Help Save Tigers with Free Ringtone June 12th, 2009
If you're as passionate about saving wildlife as I am, you're probably always looking for new ways to spread the word about endangered species that need our help. Here's one new way you can do that:...more
Store Your Data on a USB Panda June 11th, 2009
Haven't you always wanted to store your data on a panda? Well now you can with the Panda USB drive from Active Media Products. This too-cute USB drive does more than hold your files. It also...more
Got Central Air? Here's an Idea to Cut Your Energy Costs June 9th, 2009
Central air is great, but it can also be inefficient, since temperatures are usually programmed in one location, not in each room. Until now, the only way to change that was to open or close...more
Stop Household Energy Loss with Black & Decker's New Leak Detector June 5th, 2009
Every house leaks. Cool air sneaks in, warm air sneaks out, and your household efficiency (literally) goes out the window. Now you can help to find those not-so-obvious thermal leaks throughout your house, apartment or office...more
Save Energy with Seagate Low-Power Hard Drives June 4th, 2009
I'm writing this on my laptop, because my desktop PC is getting a bit old and needs a new hard drive before the old one fails. My quest for a new hard drive led me...more
Put A Solar-Powerwed Flashlight in Your Pocket June 2nd, 2009
I live in a pretty rural area, so I like to carry a small flashlight with me in my pocket wherever I go. But even energy-efficient LED flashlights need batteries. How to reduce my battery...more
Massive Social Networking Experiment Aims to Save 10,000 Acres May 29th, 2009
Remember that old commercial, "And then she told two friends, and they told two friends, and they told two friends..."? Well, the fine folks at Conseration International have had the same idea, hoping to tap into...more
iRecycle: The iPhone App That Helps You Recycle May 28th, 2009
Okay, so you've just decided to get rid of an old piece of electronics, but you don't know where to dispose of it. Nothing's listed in your local Yellow pages, and the town dump won't...more
