Top 10 Computing Energy Saving Tips

by DJ Neawedde | 13th July 2007

Here’s a list of 10 easy tips that can help you save energy and your money. Also, check out ways to save energy if you like to keep your computer on 24.7.

10. Upgrade your gear
9. Dim your screen
8. Consolidate and virtualize computers
7. Turn off peripherals
6. Kill unnecessary processes
5. Get a smart power switch
4. Enable energy saver settings
3. Unplug energy vampires
2. Spin down your hard drive
1. Shut down

Read more details about each of these at Lifehacker.

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Top 10 Computing Energy Saving Tips

by DJ Neawedde | 13th July 2007

Here’s a list of 10 easy tips that can help you save energy and your money. Also, check out ways to save energy if you like to keep your computer on 24.7.