Going Green - Low Tech Tips

From pcworld.com

According to Climate Savers, a non profit organization dedicated to energy conservation, using the power management on a PC can help BUT...

It's not just the PCs. At home, TVs, DVRs, DVD players, can draw 30 or 40 watts of power each if you don't turn them off.

You can take some easy steps to shrink your carbon footprint:

• Turn off desktops, monitors and speakers when done for the day
• Plug home electronics such as TVs and DVD players into power strips; turn off the power strips when not using the quipment
• Use computer power saving ettings
• Choose flat panel monitors
• Turn off sceen savers (they aren't necessary with todays' LCDs)
• Reduce monitor brightness
• Look for Energy Star logo when shopping for tech gear

December 2008 pcworld.com