green computing
D-Link Introduces Greener Wi-Fi August 5th, 2008
New Wireless Routers Use Up to 41% Less Energy
When you're done using your PC, you turn it off, right? But what about your wireless router? Do you turn that off, too? If you're like most people (or businesses), you probably leave your Wi-Fi running 24-7....more
New Lenovo Laptop Earns PC Magazine's GreenTech Seal of Approval July 18th, 2008
ThinkPad X200 Uses Just 14 Watts When Idle
I'm in the market for a new laptop, but as a responsible buyer, I want to make sure I pick a computer that uses as little energy as possible and which has been manufactured using...more
PC Power Management Tools Save Companies Money and Energy June 26th, 2008
Software Solves Problem of Rising Energy Costs
Ah, the power of the PC -- or should I say the power consumption of the PC? The average PC uses somewhere in the range of 600kw hours of electricity per year -- more if...more
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
Web Browser Gives Back to Green Causes May 28th, 2008
Flock Eco: A Greener Web Browser
More than 50% of web surfers today use a version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Another 40% use Mozilla Firefox. But did you know that there are other alternatives -- and that one of them is...more
Send an Instant Message, Fight Global Warming May 1st, 2008
How many instant messages do you send every day? What if each time you sent an IM, you ended up contributing money to fight global warming or protect the environment? Microsoft's i'm Initiative does just that....more
Program Calculates How Your Trees Will Help Fight Climate Change January 2nd, 2008
Plant a Tree, Find Out How Much Carbon it Will Sequester
One of my favorite charities is American Forests. Every dollar you donate results in the planting of a new tree. But have you ever wondered how much good a single tree will do for the...more
