MAKING YOUR COMPUTER ECO-FRIENDLY

MAKING YOUR COMPUTER ECO-FRIENDLY:
Technological development has created some problems to environment such as global warming and problems of waste disposal. For those of us who want to share in the effort in lightening up the burden on the environment, here are some tips and practices in doing so:
1. Enable power-saving mode. Configure the hibernate and/or sleep mode of your computer. Also configure the time when the monitor will automatically turn off. This would save some electricity.


2. Buy low power computers. Laptops generally use less power than desktops. Consider a computer with lower wattage rating whenever possible.


3. Consider smaller devices and computers. The bigger and more bulky a computer is, the more material has been used to manufacture it. This also means more solid waste when it is time to dispose of it.


4. Use LCD monitors instead of CRT’s. LCD monitors are more energy efficient than CRT’s. They are also easier to the eyes.


5. Check for Energy Star-compliant computers. Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient products. It was created in 1992 as a program to decrease energy consumption of electrical and electronic products.


6. Do not buy high-end video cards unless you will actually take advantage of it. If you are not a gamer it is better for you to consider a motherboard-integrated video card instead of a separate graphics card. High-end video card uses up lots of electrical power. Besides, low-end or integrated video card nowadays are plenty fast for normal use and even for a casual gamer.


7. Turn off your computer when not needed. Some people are simply lazy and leave their computers on when not in use. Practicing a habit of shutting down your computer once you are done will go a long way in saving energy.


8. Remove the battery of your Laptop or Notebook whenever possible. This is a way to lengthen the life of your battery so that you will not need to replace it sooner. This should help decrease battery waste in the long run.


9. Choose energy efficient processors. Not all processors are created equal. Some are more energy efficient than others. Processors used on Notebooks like the Intel Atom are the most energy efficient. Intel processors currently have a better technology when it comes to saving power.


10. Re-use computer parts that are still in good condition. Try to find a use for older computer parts that are still usable. This would increase the lifespan of these devices and somehow decrease the rate of stockpiling of solid waste.