Green Home Computing For Dummies^®

by Woody Leonhard (Phuket Island, Thailand ); Katherine Murray

• ISBN13: 9780470550397
• ISBN10: 0470550392
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary

It can be easy to be green! Follow these suggestions and help save the planetGet on board the green machine! Here's how to assess your technology's green factor and make small changes with big impact. You'll also find tips for using technology in green ways and advice on getting rid of old devices in an environmentally friendly way. Learn what to buy, when to upgrade, where to find green ideas, and much more.Watch your step - calculate the size of your carbon footprint and see how much your electronics contribute to itDo your home work - find great advice to help you make the case to your employer for telecommuting optionsYou have the power - to use less energy, and you'll find lots of ways to do thatGreen upgrades - discover how to give your current computer a green makeoverBuying green - learn what to look for when shopping for a new computer and peripheralsWhen it's time to retire your electronic devices - uncover earth-friendly ways to recycle your old computer and be sure you don't give away your personal dataSharing is good - see how home networks, device sharing, and Windows Home Server can protect the planetThe green cloud - find out why cloud computing makes green senseOpen the book and find:What the Energy Star can tell youTips for reducing energy use throughout your homeThe difference between Energy Star and EnergyGuideHow to decide what to print and what to read on an electronic deviceTen great places to find green hintsDefinitions of common green termsHow to prepare equipment for recyclingGuidelines for setting up a green home office