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As climate changes become more threatening, a lot of IT companies started paying more attention to green computing. Giants like Intel, AMD, Via, and Sony produce eco-friendly equipment and promote various green programs.

Each of us can help protect the environment in a very simple way. Moreover, green computing will save you money and lengthen the lifespan of your computer.

Enable Power-saving Options

There are rumours that it’s better to leave your computer running all day than to shut it down and switch it back on when you need it. It’s a myth. Turning your PC off and on doesn’t affect it. But having it running all the time means wasting energy and money. If you either can’t or don’t feel like shutting down your computer, consider enabling power-saving options. And if you have a printer, turn it on only when you are ready to print, because printers consume energy even when they are idling.

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