Surprising Green Technology Facts: Is Green Always Better?
Like everything else, computing needs to be “green,” meaning that we are conscious of the ways our lives and our work impact the world. …
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A Guide to Cloud Computing and Data Quality
Cloud computing uses remote servers for storage of data and all computing processes. Data quality, therefore, becomes a primary requirement and …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Anticipated Impact of Green Computing - An Introduction
What is the anticipated impact of green computing? In 1987 the UN Environment Commission defined sustainable development as, “development that …
Continue ReadingThe Energy Star Guide: How to Calculate Savings with Energy Star
Energy Star, an initiative of the US Environment Protection Agency differentiates devices and appliances based on their energy consumption or power …
Continue ReadingTrends in Computer Virtualization Depend On Better Technologies
Trends in computer virtualization aim at more effective use of existing computing power; storage virtualization which will effectively reduce real …
Continue ReadingProspects for Solar Powered Laptop Computers
Batteries on a laptop can be recharged using solar energy, thus making the computer environmentally friendly. Setting up the arrays which convert the …
Continue ReadingThin Client Comparisons Grow from the Popularity of the Low Configuration Concept
A common type of thin client is a low-end computer terminal which provides a graphical user interface to the end-user. The remaining functions are …
Continue ReadingKey Questions of Desktop Virtualization: Will It Be Beneficial?
Desktop virtualization lets machines network on a single, centrally located computer or server. Users can be geographically scattered, but they all …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Green Technology in Computing: The Emergence of Eco Friendly Computers
The increase in computing over the years has a direct impact on environmental issues and a primary concern of future green technology is reducing the …
Continue ReadingChoose Your Favorite Cheapest Way to Save on Printer Ink - Part 1 of 2
What is your favorite cheapest way to save on printer ink? You can: 1. Use the Print Preview option to avoid printing drafts; 2. Print in “Economy” …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Disadvantages of Cloud Storage Security?
With the rise of cloud computing, various services like cloud storage are rapidly gaining momentum as well. There are many pros to hosting information …
Continue ReadingBenefits of e-Waste Recycling: Elimination of Health and Environmental Hazards and Conservation of Resources
Disposal of e-waste raises serious environmental and health issues. Recycling e-waste is not just a viable solution to eliminate the harmful effects …
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