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1 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
There are loads of ways to make your computer greener, and one of the most important is managing its energy consumption when not in use. If you'd like a power management system that is specific to your schedule, there's a new solution that could help you out. + READ MORE
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9 Aug 2009 IN HOW TO GO GREEN: DORM ROOMS | COMMENTS
Every year, intrepid young men and women set out for college. Even more exciting than this, is that for many of them, it’s their first chance to live away from home. But, with the excitement and fun of furnishing a new dorm room comes a price. Every year, college students (and their parents)...+ READ MORE
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24 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
We've shown off some pretty cool ways to make laptop cases from upcycled materials. Now, Threadbanger has shown off a great way to turn old plastic bags into a hip sleeve for your notebook. The trick is to fuse the bags together into a sewable fabric using heat. So gather up your old plastic bags, a...+ READ MORE
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6 Jun 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
If your laptop overheats, fix the problem with this project.+ READ MORE
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19 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
When it comes to turning off your computer, myths and legends abound. Some will tell you that turning off your computer is bad for the computer, that your computer only has so many ons and offs in it and that by turning it off every time you stop using it, you'll eventually kill your machine. The...+ READ MORE
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13 May 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Two issues that come up when going without a laptop stand are that your laptop runs hotter, which is bad for it's lifespan, and you have to hunch over to see the screen properly, which is bad for your lifespan, or at least your back.+ READ MORE
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21 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Cushion your notebook in bags and sleeves tapping solar power or made out of recycled leisure suits and PET bottles.+ READ MORE
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13 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
I'm going to come right out and say it here, charming lede be damned: we've got too much stuff running on outlet juice these days.And for the good lord's sake, let's turn our crap off when we're done with it, and unplug the stuff we're not using.Let's save money, emissions, and our waking conscious...+ READ MORE
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13 Apr 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
I have no right to scream fowl when it comes to how much of my time is spent in front of a screen. I'm a writer and I spend more time than I would ever like to admit with my finger tips glued to a keyboard. But when you do see the numbers, like in a new Video Consumer Mapping study, they are pretty...+ READ MORE
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10 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
It's no secret that Google has become the leader in internet search, or that the infrastructure this dominance requires uses a tremendous amount of energy. Perhaps it's because of these data centers, or simply because Google sees itself as an innovator capable of entering any field, that the company...+ READ MORE
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14 Jan 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
A cheap Mac? Sound like an oxymoron to anyone else? The main reason most of us don't have one by now is strictly price-tag related: they're usually hundreds of dollars more than standard PCs. But it turns out there is indeed an alternative; a sort of secret most of us average Joe computer shoppers...+ READ MORE
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13 Jan 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Laptop cases are easy to come by, but it's great to use one that has the lowest possible environmental impact. You can make a totally unique laptop case by using materials found around your house or from thrift stores. Here are eight great ideas for making a case that perfectly fits your...+ READ MORE
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15 Dec 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
I've been working from home for a while now. No matter how long I spend at the gym each week, I still struggle to feel up to par with my physical activity. After all, I'm a New Yorker. We're bred here to walk upwards of 4 miles a day during our commutes alone.+ READ MORE
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