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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
Dell Introduces Its Greenest PC August 1st, 2008
New Studio Hybrid Uses 70% Less Power Than Traditional Desktop PCs
First announced back in May, Dell has now introduced what it calls its greenest desktop computer. The new Studio Hybrid is not only Dell's smallest-sized desktop, it's also its most energy-efficient. It uses 70% less...more
Another Way to Recycle (or Sell) Your Electronics July 31st, 2008
Gazelle Offers to Buy or Recycle Your Old Devices
Even though I have written about ways to recycle your old electronics several times, I still have a few old devices gathering dust here on my desk. So when an electronics recycling website called Second...more
A Greener iPhone July 29th, 2008
Latest Device Built More Responsibly
More than a million 3G iPhones were sold in the U.S. in the three days following the hot new device's release, a victory not just for Apple, but also for green electronics. Not that Apple is...more
Display Your Passions with Green Ringtones July 25th, 2008
Add an Endangered Species or Bird Call Ringtone to Your Cell Phone
Tired of using that same old ringtone on your cell phone that everyone else uses? Well, here's an idea -- get a new ringtone that shows off your environmental passions and tells everyone around you...more
How to Buy a Greener TV July 24th, 2008
Save Energy, Save the Environment with These Simple Guidelines
My friend Joe recently suffered a terrible tragedy: lightning struck near his house, and the resulting energy surge fried his coffee maker, alarm clock, old VCR and, worst of all, three TV sets. And so Joe...more
Carry the Power of the Sun on Your Back July 22nd, 2008
New Solar Backpack Offers Inexpensive Charging for Portable Devices
Do you carry a lot of portable devices with you? Well now you can charge them on the go with the new solar backpack from gadget4all.com. While solar backpacks aren't new, this latest model is priced...more
Save Energy by Installing Motion-Sensitive Lighting July 17th, 2008
Okay, you've installed CFL light bulbs in your house to save energy, but what's the next step for saving energy and saving money? How about installing motion sensors to automatically turn some of your lights...more
Create a WWF Web Page to Help Spread Your Environmental Message July 15th, 2008
Free Panda Pages Highlight Your Green Passions
Looking for a way to talk about your environmental passions online, and maybe raise some money in the process? The World Wildlife Fund has a new program called Panda Pages to help you do just...more
How to Recycle Your Old Cell Phone July 11th, 2008
Keep Those Toxic Devices Out of Landfills
According to recent reports, there are more than 3 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. That's a lot of phones, and a lot of toxic waste when those little devices aren't disposed of properly. In the...more
