energy savers
Green Hard Drive Saves Power While Backing Up Your Computer June 16th, 2008
Guardian MAXimus Uses 50% Less Power Than Other External Hard Drives
I learned long ago that hooking a good external hard drive up to my computer is the best way to avoid losing my files, digital photos, videos and other important records. External hard drives don't use...more
The Secret Energy Saver Even Bachelors Own! June 10th, 2008
In praise of the humble toaster oven
Ever since reading this article Microwave Ovens: the Curse of Convenience from Natural News.com, I swore off using the microwave. I'd only been using the microwave for reheating leftovers (and never nuking food when it's...more
Learn to Improve Your Car's Gasoline Efficiency May 22nd, 2008
Plug in ScanGuard to See How Much Gas You're Using As You Drive
With gas prices climbing higher and higher, it's ever-more important for everyone (individuals and companies) to get the most bang for their buck -- in other words, to get the best gas mileage from their...more
Texas Declares Memorial Day Sales Tax Holiday for Energy Star Appliances May 21st, 2008
Save Money While You Save the Planet!
Texas likes to do things big, and this Memorial Day weekend is no exception. For three days, Texas is suspending its sales tax on all ENERGY STAR appliances, offering its citizens a chance to save...more
Device Can Cut Energy Use by 10% -- Just Plug It In! May 19th, 2008
Tired of High Electrib Bills? Use Electricity More Efficiently
A new plug-and-play device from Canada's Nevvus Group promises to very simply cut home energy use by 10% or more -- just by plugging it into a wall outlet. According to Nevvus, their POWERGARD "works to...more
Cold Soda Equals High Energy Costs May 15th, 2008
Businesses Risk Hidden Costs from Inefficient Vending Machines
When the city of Juneau, Alaska, experienced a severe energy shortage last month, local businesses quickly unplugged some of their most energy-dependant appliances: vending machines. According to the U.S. government's ENERGY STAR program, the average vending...more
Energy Star: It's About More Than Refrigerators April 24th, 2008
Search for energy-saving electronics, TVs and more
My wife travels a lot, so I thought I would try to make those long trips more fun by buying her a portable DVD player. But being a good greenie, I wanted to make sure...more
Drive It? No, WALK IT! February 4th, 2008
Save Energy, Burn Calories: New Website Helps You Do It
So I spent last semester in London, which was lovely but got really overwhelming at times. My biggest complaint about the city was the failing transportation system. Your best bet when trying to get around...more
No Cars Go January 24th, 2008
Why you should drop everything and ride a bike already!
If you haven’t gotten the memo yet, bikes are taking the world by storm. And not just ‘cause they’re an environmentally-friendly, efficient way to get around town. They’re also cool. Really cool. Bicycles have not...more
