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Green Computing: How to use computing resources efficiently.
by Sandy Coulter on Jun 5, 2009
Coulter's Computer Consulting has always practiced and encouraged green computing. So what can one do to reduce energy consumption and reduce the amount of computer hardware that ends up in a landfill? Here are some tips:
1. Most importantly, power off the computer and all peripherals during extended periods of inactivity. The common misconception that a computer’s life is shortened by turning it on and off has caused some people and businesses to leave computers running all the time. Many are reluctant to switch their computers on and off during their workday despite only using this equipment for a fraction of that time. The fact is that shutting down and restarting your computer will keep it running smoothly and optimize performance because the physical memory is fully released each time you shut down completely and turn on again. Try to do computer-related tasks during contiguous, intensive blocks of time, leaving hardware off at other times. Desktop computers are...Read More >>
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