Green Computing

By Robert V. DeLeno

Energy Star Tip #1 buy Energy Star labeled monitors, Desktop, laptops, and Printers

Tip #2 You can Power down to a low power state when not in use to save energy and run cooler

Sleep Mode

ZzZzZzZ•The EPA estimate that sleep mode can save 60-70% of energy

•With the energy saved we could power Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine each year

•cut electric bills by $2 billion

•reduce carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of 5 million car

Powering Down•YES powering down is better for the environment then sleep mode! Your computer is built to handle turning off and then back on again so it will be fine.

Tip#3 Power Down your computer or laptop when not in use.

E-CYCLETip#4 Recycle your used desktop and notebook computers, monitors, printers, fax machines and all-in-one devices.

You can find E-cycle’s at your local Staples.

Recycling Tip#5 Recycle your paper and buy and use recycled paper in your printer and copiers.

Tip#6 Try double siding whenEver possible when You print.

Printing in draft modeTip#7 A lot of people don’t know this but when printing unimportant documents try printing in draft mode or fast print you can save a lot ink buy doing so.

Power strips1. Status Indicator - These lights tell you when the

Smart strip power strip is turned on, when the switching feature is active and when the surge protection is engaged

2. Control Outlet - Any device plugged into this outlet will control any device plugged into the switched outlets. If the control device is switched on/ off the switched device is turned on / off

3. Switched Outlets - Devices plugged into the Switched Outlets will turn on / off automatically when the control device is turned on / off

4. Constant Hot Outlets: - Any device plugged in here will always remain powered regardless of whether or not the control device is turned on/off

Tip#7 Buy the new Smart strip power strip to save power

The End As you can see Green Computing is a serious topic so if everyone does there part a lot more energy and spend less money overall.