How Much Greener is Your PC

Author: Joseph John
Date: Jul 1, 2009 - 1:17:56 AM

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We have to think seriously about our environment and do something for that. Let us do our own thing to reduce carbon emissions. Find some tips to help you make your computer a Green PC.

1. Green search
 
Google is the most extensively used search engine. And, there is an eco-friendly alternative to it: Blackle.com. Visit the site and you will know how black resolution requires less energy than white. You can also switch to using black wallpapers and screensavers that consume lesser power than white or colored backgrounds.  

2. Use LCD monitors
 
Replace your CRT monitors with LCD technology. LCD technology provides up to 70% power saving and comes with twice the lifespan of CRT monitors.

3. Optimize your PC's power settings with iYogi toolbar
 
Every modern operating system has it's own setting for conserving power. You can optimize your PC's energy consumption by making changes in the power settings. In case you are browsing through several folders and are unable to optimize energy conservation, don't worry – take the help of iYogi Green PC toolbar – a 'do-it-yourself' kit that can be installed on all Windows-based systems. The utility engages PC users in a community drive to save energy and, in turn, cut down on their respective energy bills.  

4. Go green with Vista
 
Power consumption in Windows Vista is more adjustable than in Windows XP.
Vista can adjust its performance to fit the task you're working on, boosting power when you're watching or editing a video and lowering it when you're just typing out a document.  

5. Turn off peripherals when not in use
 
Even when you shut down your computer and the monitor goes black, your monitor is actually consuming power in standby mode and waiting for the PC to switch back on. All your PC peripherals like printer and monitor should be turned off when not in use, which can be achieved by plugging all of them to a common power strip, which can be switched off when not in use.

Author Bio

Joseph John is a technical expert with iYogi. iYogi on 1-800-237-3901 provides computer help, computer help, computer support, microsoft support, dell support, computer repair, computer tech support, virus and spyware removal, computer optimization, computer maintenance, phone tech support etc. It is the winner of Red Herring Top 100 Award and helps millions of busy customers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore through their Microsoft certified technicians.

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