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Six Simple New Years Resolutions for Greener Electronics
John Platt, January 03, 2012
Hey, it's a New Year! And with it comes all of those little vows we always make -- lose 5 pounds, call your mom more often, get a promotion ... and live a greener life.
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5 Ways to Use Less Energy While Watching TV
John Platt, September 13, 2011
How many hours a day do you spend watching TV? Two, three, four? More?
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Five Green Devices Every Home Should Have
John Platt, February 25, 2011
You don't have to install huge solar panels on your home or drive a hybrid vehicle to go green.
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15 Ways to Cut Your Energy Use
John Platt, February 16, 2011
We're all looking for ways to save money and use less energy these days. Here (in no particular order) are a few ideas to help you accomplish that.
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This $10 Device Can Protect You From Vampire Power
John Platt, January 26, 2011
Cutting your electricity usage can help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases generated by your daily activities. But the devices in our lives don't make it easy to use less electricity. For example, even when your TV is "off," it's really still on, sucking energy from the wall -- what the experts call "vampire power."
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Dell Launches Green Store and Tips Center
John Platt, June 29, 2010
Want to green your computing? Dell has one-stop shopping just for you.
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How to Buy the Most Energy-Efficient Computer
John Platt, December 29, 2009
If you're buying a new computer, and you want to make sure you choose the most energy-efficient model, there are three things you need to consider: power use when idle, during sleep mode, and when off. (Yes, even computers that are "off" continue to use power.) But how do you find this information?
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Traveling for the Holidays? Don't Forget These Green Tips
John Platt, December 22, 2009
If you're going to spend any time away from home during the holidays this year, here are several tips to help make it a greener experience.
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National Green Volunteer Day
April 21, 2012
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