Green computing is all about using computing resources more efficiently. Are you doing your bit to reduce your computer-related energy consumption?

The reality of modern offices is that many of them are energy-hungry monsters. As the number of desktop computers and associated storage units has grown, energy consumption has rapidly increased.

Green computing aims to make computing more energy efficient and reduce computing carbon footprints. But it’s not just energy use. Green computing also looks at waste disposal and recycling, water usage and toxicity.

There are a range of things that you can do to reduce your computer related energy consumption. Many of these things are simple such as adjusting your computer’s power options, adjusting monitor brightness and ensuring that peripherals like printers are not left on.

There are some great online resources to help measure and reduce your IT energy consumption at work and at home. Here are a couple to get you started.

http://www.maximumpcguides.com/ways-to-reduce-computer-energy-consumption/

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/04/16/8-ways-to-easily-reduce-the-energy-consumption-of-your-computer-and-save-big-money/

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