Articles tagged “computers”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

7 Ways to be an Ethical Photographer while Traveling By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 17 2011 Just like you monitor which personal photos you put up on your social media pages like Facebook and Twitter, in order to give what you believe is an accurate and complete depiction of yourself, you must take this same care with photos of others that you take while traveling. + READ MORE

I'm a PC, and I'm Greener Than a Mac By Jeff Kart IN Tech & Transport May 2 2011 Competing reports say Apple is dirty, and Dell is green. But we all know PCs are just better, right? + READ MORE

Get Geeky With These 5 Tech Innovations By ChanMi Park IN Tech & Transport Jan 13 2011 2010 surprised us with technological developments that have changed the way we view and interact with the world. Starting with amazing 3-D experiences, the Apple iPad, the Kindle, and even game consoles like the Kinect. What will 2011 surprise us with? Here are five thoughts... + READ MORE

PVC In Your Electronics? In the New Greenpeace Green Guide, Toxin-Free Gadgets Win By Rachel Cernansky IN Tech & Transport Oct 27 2010 If Philips can create a TV without these toxic chemicals, "there is now no excuse for other TV manufacturers not to follow.“ + READ MORE

First Image of Entire Universe Could Reveal Secrets To Our Origin By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Jul 12 2010 Last year, Plank, the European Space Agency's "time machine," was launched into space to scan the sky and record images for astronomers to study, potentially revealing the secrets to how the universe formed. Now, the first all-sky image has been delivered. + READ MORE

Those Damn Vuvuzelas: They are Not Only Annoying, They Can Make You Deaf By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jun 15 2010 The South African Soccer Tradition is Ruining the World Cup For Some, Part of the Party For Others. + READ MORE

3 Ways Your Computer Can Cure Diseases By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport May 17 2010 Most of the time, your computer's CPU is not doing anything. Instead of wasting this potential, it is possible to use those idle moment to do scientific calculations and help researchers cure horrible diseases. + READ MORE

Freshwater Fish Laced with Mercury (Video News) By Team Planet Green IN Features Mar 8 2010 Today's Planet 100 covers mercury consistently found in freshwater fish, 'Fab Fi' set up improves wireless access in Afghanistan, and The Cove wins best documentary and exposes dolphin slaughter. + READ MORE

Hot New Laptop Design Keeps Kids in Developing Nations on Cutting Edge of Technology By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Jan 4 2010 The One Laptop Per Child project has been an incredible boon for children in impoverished areas. It is a project that aims to create high quality, durable laptops at a low cost (around $100) so that school children everywhere can access the benefits of computer learning, as well as become technology savvy at a young age. The project works at closing the digital divide and has spurred clever innovation. + READ MORE

The Most Important Thing to Know Before Upgrading Your Desktop Computer By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Nov 10 2009 Keeping your computer longer is the green thing to do. Maybe you'd like to upgrade a component in your desktop computer, but you don't know what? Here's a few pointers. + READ MORE

Save Energy Effortlessly with SetPower for Personalized PC Power Management By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Oct 1 2009 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

How to Build a Greener Gaming Computer By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Aug 17 2009 Gaming computers are known to be expensive energy hogs. But what about returning to geeky roots and making a really cool, really tiny gaming computer where much of the fun is in creating both the device and the games yourself? + READ MORE

Sites We Love: Gizmodo Dishes Out Reviews of Great and Green Technology By Blythe Copeland IN Tech & Transport Jul 2 2009 When it comes to technology sites, Gizmodo does for geeks what Gawker does for the media-obsessed, Deadspin does for sports nuts, and Lifehacker does for DIY-ers: updating news, gossip, comment, culture, and innovation feeds on a regular basis to keep techie readers well-informed?with a healthy dose of snark. + READ MORE

Sites We Love: 5min.com for Simple DIY Solutions By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 29 2009 You can learn how to do just about anything from the Internet, from tweezing your eyebrows to playing the guitar. But with so many videos, tutorials, tips, tricks, and guides out there, finding one that's actually reliable—and easy to understand?sometimes requires a lesson all its own. + READ MORE

Your Idle Computer Can Save Lives By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jun 26 2009 I don't like keeping my computer on all day. I use my power-saving options when I'm away from it for short periods and turn it off every time I leave the house. Unfortunately, many people keep their computers idling for hours every day. + READ MORE

Top 9 Facebook Time Wasters to Avoid By Paula Alvarado IN Food & Health Jun 16 2009 With all its meaningfulness as an amazing tool to connect and share with friends, family and professional contacts on the web, Facebook can also be a plain simple waste of time. + READ MORE

Be Cool: Stick with Last Year's Model By David DeFranza IN Tech & Transport May 29 2009 Not upgrading when the latest gadgets are released is a great way to keep money in your pocket and toxic e-waste out of the landfills. And using older electronics doesn't have to be all bad. In fact, an entire community of people dedicated to celebrating their aging tech-tools has sprung up on the internet. + READ MORE

Use a Mac Mini as Home Entertainment Center By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport May 28 2009 I recently moved to a small apartment, and I didn't have much to use for the entertainment center in the (small) living room, so I decided to look for the option that would allow me to do the most with the least. + READ MORE

Forget Google: Use the 7 Greenest Search Engines By Brian Merchant IN Tech & Transport May 27 2009 A while back, Google came under scrutiny when a study surfaced showing that each search processed created 1-10 grams of CO2—which adds up to a lot of carbon when there are 200 million searches being made every hour or so. + READ MORE

Be a Green Volunteer in Portland By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect May 27 2009 Volunteering is a great way to connect with your community, learn more about your city, and get to know the good people and organizations making it a better (and greener) place. Here are a few green opportunities in Portland, Oregon. + READ MORE