§ Switching off the monitor when it's not being used. Despite the debate over whether it's better for your computer to be left on or shut off, the fact is it's better for the environment to shut it off.
§ By using new energy saving LCDs instead of traditional CRT monitors.
§ By using new energy saving and efficient cooling systems like liquid computer cooling systems in place of old heat sinks.
§ Temperature maintenance and regulation to reduce thermal shock wear and tear to computer parts.
§ Increased online security measures through the use of firewalls, anti spyware and antivirus software to reduce the ever increasing levels of e-waste on the net.
§ Instead of spending more time on computers in office, consider reducing the computer time in your office. This will improve cathode ray tube screen visibility syndrome as well as it will save more energy.
§ Individual Green Computing involves power management by individual users. It also involves cutting off power supply to peripherals like scanners and printers.
§ Buy Energy Star labelled monitors, desktop, laptops, and printers. The "Energy Star" devices can be programmed to "power-down" to a low power state when they are not being used, helping you save energy and run cooler which helps them last even longer.
§ Buy the new "Smart Strip" power strip. The Smart Strip actually senses how much power your computer devices use and when Smart Strip senses that you have switched off, it automatically shuts off your peripherals.
§ Put laptops in "sleep" mode when not being used. The EPA has estimated that this reduces their energy use by 60 to 70 percent.
§ Green Computing also involves disposal of old hardware responsibly. Consumer electronic devices contain toxic materials which can seep into the ground if not dumped properly.
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