Mar
7
Recyclable or Not?: 9 Things You Can Do to Save Computer Energy
You’re reading this so we know you are using a computer. And since you’re reading this on Tumblr we know you probably spend a lot of time using a computer.
When it comes to our computer use, let’s conserve as much energy as possible. That’s computer power!
- Consider upgrading to a flat panel LCD monitor. They use approximately 1/3 the energy as equal-sized CRT monitors.
- Configure your monitor to turn off or enter power-saving mode after 20 minutes (or less) of inactivity, and your hard drive to turn off after 30 minutes of inactivity. This…
