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Computer Tips
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- When your computer or monitor is not in use, turn it off to reduce energy consumption. The monitor uses as much as 60% of the power used by your computer. The other 40% is used to keep th hard driving spinning and to power the electronics. Less energy is consumed when computers or monitors are turned on and off as often as required than when left on over time.
- If your computer makes use of a transformer or kept at standby mode, unplug it because these situations still consume electricity.
- Invest in energy-efficient computers and printers which save up to 90% electricity than standard models.
- Choose the right monitor size for your needs. Bigger monitors consume more electricity than smaller ones. For example, a 17-inch monitor consumes 35% more electricity than a 14-inch monitor.
- Replace your old computer monitor with a LCD monitor since it consumes less energy.
- Study and use your computer's power savin features. The sleep mode automatically converts the computer to a low-energy mode when not in use, cutting energy usage to less than half. The energy saving mode turns the monitor and hard disk off after a few minutes of being idle.
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