http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/save-energy-setpower-management.html 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. 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. Computers Electricity Energy Energy Efficiency Laptops Saving Energy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/save-energy-setpower-management.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/fuse-plastic-bags-laptop.html 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 sewing machine, an iron, and watch this video to find out how to make a completely unique laptop sleeve. 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 sewing machine, an iron, and watch this video to find out how to make a completely unique laptop sleeve. Laptops Plastic Bags Reduce Reuse Recycle Reuse Sewing Sustainable Fabrics Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/fuse-plastic-bags-laptop.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/prevent-laptopt-overheating-pillow.html If your laptop overheats, fix the problem with this project. If your laptop overheats, fix the problem with this project. Computers Do It Yourself Laptops Repairs Reuse Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT Elizabeth Seward http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/prevent-laptopt-overheating-pillow.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/turnoff-computer.html 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 other great myth about computers is that it takes more energy to turn your computer on than it does to maintain it in sleep mode. 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 other great myth about computers is that it takes more energy to turn your computer on than it does to maintain it in sleep mode. Computers Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Laptops Saving Energy Tue, 19 May 2009 10:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/turnoff-computer.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/diy-cardboard-laptop-stand.html 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. 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. Eco-Friendly Crafts Laptops Reuse Wed, 13 May 2009 10:30:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/diy-cardboard-laptop-stand.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/buy-green-laptop-cases.html Cushion your notebook in bags and sleeves tapping solar power or made out of recycled leisure suits and PET bottles. Cushion your notebook in bags and sleeves tapping solar power or made out of recycled leisure suits and PET bottles. Buy Green Computers Gadgets Laptops Technology Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/buy-green-laptop-cases.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/avoid-tech-tempation-gadget.html 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 selves by not... 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 selves by not... Electricity Gadgets Green Electronics Laptops Technology Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/avoid-tech-tempation-gadget.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/reduce-screen-time.html 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 staggering. 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 staggering. Computers Health Home Energy Use Laptops Saving Energy Television Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/reduce-screen-time.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/join-google-renewable-future.html 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 has recently announced a plan to spearhead America's transition to renewable energy. The company's CEO, Eric Schmidt, recently explained in an interview that "energy matters. And the way you solve the environment problem is you solve the energy problem." With implications for environmental degradation, pollution, and climate change he is probably right, but the question that inevitable comes up is: why Google? 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 has recently announced a plan to spearhead America's transition to renewable energy. The company's CEO, Eric Schmidt, recently explained in an interview that "energy matters. And the way you solve the environment problem is you solve the energy problem." With implications for environmental degradation, pollution, and climate change he is probably right, but the question that inevitable comes up is: why Google? Computers E-Waste Energy Laptops Recycling Renewable Energy Technology Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:15:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/join-google-renewable-future.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/refurbished-cheap-apple-mac.html 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 have been kept in the dark about. Until now. 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 have been kept in the dark about. Until now. Computers E-Waste Laptops Money Reduce Reuse Recycle Reuse Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/refurbished-cheap-apple-mac.html