http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/reviews/29218.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29218SteveMallardNeed an easy way to save on computer and energy costs? Faronics Power Save is an exceptional way to manage energy savings, total cost of ownership of computers and receive a return on your investment in a short period of time. How to Reduce Computer Energy Consumption With desktop computers using a great deal of any business or government entit...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/30958.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30958brettHow can IT departments become more eco-friendly? What are companies doing to reduce the environmental impact of their IT operations? What can you do to make your company's computers more environmentally-friendly? Read this article to find out. Why Your IT Department May Be the Problem The word “green” is popping up more and more fre...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/29017.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 02:55:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29017jnlisterwritingThere are now several tools online for calculating how much power -- and money -- you could save by using your computer more efficiently. We look at three calculators to see how they can help you, and what limitations they have. Apple Energy Saver This allows you to see how much money you could save by using the Energy Saver feature which is built ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/12468.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 21:58:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12468jlwallenWhen you are attempting to strengthen your "green footprint" getting the best out of your laptop battery can certainly make a big difference (both in energy consumed and lifetime of battery.) The PowerTop project aims to help the Linux laptop user make the most out of their battery. What is PowerTOP? PowerTOP is a Linux command ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/15821.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 20:58:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15821cherrinebGreener online shopping is a perfect way to help conserve our natural resources while shopping in the comfort of our home. It saves time, money, and energy regardless of physical location. However, it is important to experience greener online shopping by taking security precautions. Know the Dangers Greener online shopping is an option for consumer...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/25275.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 16:29:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25275SteveMallardIs going green thru virtualization just hype? What is the cost of operating a new computer in comparision to a virtual computer on your network? The cost increase can benefit and save money in the long run if well planned. Using Virtual Machines The return of investment (ROI) for a virtual computer can be seen quicker than that of a physica...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/18972.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 19:38:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18972SteveMallardWant to find an economically feasible solution for meetings online? Online meetings are critical for Small Businesses today. With the economic downturn and businesses looking for alternate solutions to save money, Dimdim offers such a service. This green alternative saves money by avoiding trips. What Features Does Dimdim Offer? Dimdim is a...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/19832.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 18:09:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19832JakeShoresBy definition, a thin client uses less power due to its lack of a standard hard drive and all-in-one form factor. However, does a thin client have to follow this blueprint? Can legacy hardware be transformed into thin clients and re-used instead of recycled? I believe so. Read on to find out how. Types of Thin Clients Thin clients come in a...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/15703.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 14:39:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15703jorloffWhat is green computing? Here we define the term and how new computing technology and practices help to cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and prevent electronic waste. Defining Green Computing It seems like everyone nowadays is “going green.” The commitment to live a greener lifestyle is noble, however it seems as if many people throw ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/12315.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 03:45:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12315rhizomatrixComputer technology has a bright green future and there are a lot of ways to move forward including renewable and sustainable energy sources, greener materials and nanotechnology. This is the third in a series of four articles exploring the future of green technology. Smaller Technology is Better Everything is supersized and maximized these days fr...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/10501.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 22:17:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10501mdweemsIn the new "green" world that we are heading into, some of the terms and different jargon can get confusing. For those of you who may not know what carbon offsetting is, here is your guide to what they are and what they do. What is Carbon Offsetting? Carbon offsetting is one of the many different financial instruments that represents a ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/12255.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 21:44:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12255rhizomatrixAdvent offers a challenge to other green computers with the Eco mini-PC Why Advent's Eco PC is Actually Eco-Friendly The Advent Eco PC hit the market in late 2008 and is a mini desktop that's a confident contender in the running against Very PC Fulwood , Dell's Studio Hybrid , Shuttle's X27 and the Mac Mini . The Eco PC is made of 75 percent of...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/11732.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:54:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11732merylThe easiest way to find an energy efficient desktop or laptop computer. Using ENERGY STAR Guidelines Whether for your personal use or small business, you can affordably go green with your next new computer. Every computer owner can make a difference. According to ENERGY STAR, "If all computers sold in the United States meet the ENERGY STAR req...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/11747.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 05:58:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11747rhizomatrixMany businesses bulk-buy USB flash drives as a simple and portable means for their personnel to save and utilize corporate information such as inventory, sales figures and presentations. Now there are a number of green options on the market. If you are accustomed to buying USB flash drives in bulk for your business you might want to consider these ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/11240.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:17:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11240rhizomatrixGordon Bell of Microsoft’s Media Presence Research Group, and his team have developed technology to create a paperless life and a way to remember just about everything. Remembering Made Easy with Microsoft Research's SenseCam Gordon Bell of Microsoft’s Media Presence Research Group, and founder of the Computer History Museum in Silicon Va...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/9997.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 04:57:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9997rhizomatrixGoogle has invested more than $100 million dollars in renewable energy sources, global health research and green IT. Read on to learn more. Google's Eco-Friendly Initiatives In 2004 Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin created Google.org, their plan was to donate significant resources from Google, including employee’s time and 1% of t...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/9795.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 20:38:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9795mdweemsAre you curious as to what The Green Grid is and does when it comes to green computing? Well, here is your answer and where you can find out more about them. What is the Green Grid? For those who are getting into the green computing area, The Green Grid is a name that you have probably heard of by now. And, if you haven't, then you are abou...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/reviews/9355.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 21:07:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9355rhizomatrixSWEDX, a Swedish computer accessory manufacturer, makes wooden cases, monitors, and other computer components that are safe for the environment. SWEDX's Wooden Solutions Wood is the most popular building material in the world but would you have thought of using it to make a computer? Maybe not but computer manufacturers Swedx, located in Sollen...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/7537.aspxFri, 16 Oct 2009 20:08:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7537mattbeckerTrying to limit energy costs for your computer? Passionate about the environment enough to make a difference? Believe it or not, it is actually possible to do both at once! Better yet, these cables are not as expensive as you may believe them to be! Going Green with Computer Cables When people think about going green, a lot of what ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/11248.aspxFri, 09 Oct 2009 19:52:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11248NikiRayneLearn about Netgears latest green routers and what makes them more environmentally friendly. Routers Going Green With the realities of the environmental crisis starting to hit home to a lot of people, many companies are finding the need to re-think their traditional practices and methods used to produce and operate their products and trying to find...