May 26, 2010
Sorry Kermit, but you were wrong: it is easy being green. Well, maybe it isn’t so easy if you’re a frog, but it is if you’re a human and are looking to reduce the environmental impact of your computer ownership. We’ve touched on several ways to be environmentally friendly: – How To Calculate Your Ecological [...]
May 9, 2010
Last week’s MakeUseOf Poll looked at How Do You Access The Internet When You Travel? It seems that the majority of our readers are using a netbook or laptop to connect to the internet while on the go. Second place was held by smart phone users connecting to Wi-Fi networks. I figured with the number [...]
April 13, 2010
In this article, I’m going to cover something called an ecological footprint calculator. As individuals, we all have ecological footprints. It’s the size that differs. A jetsetting globetrotter’s ecological footprint might be more sizable than yours. A Himalayan hermit might have a tinier one. But as long as we consume Earth’s resources, all of us [...]
January 20, 2010
The death toll in Haiti is surging towards a frightening figure. A massive tragedy that has shaken the world just like the quake that left ruins in its wake. But the sunshine factor has been the massive show of solidarity and support from all corners of the globe. Millions are being raised. It will not [...]
December 26, 2009
Earlier this month, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen failed miserably. Although the attendees attempt to remain positive, it cannot be denied that the key goal was not achieved. Over one week politicians fought over money and responsibilities in dozens of heated discussions. In the end, however, the nations did not sign a [...]
December 17, 2009
As time goes on and cell phones are more widely used, we seem to be more and more inundated with unused, outdated but perfectly usable phones. You know where I’m coming from don’t you? You have one (or more) of those junk drawers packed full of phones and peripherals not being used! Wouldn’t you like [...]
August 29, 2009
Apparently age is not a guarantee of wisdom. I just finished reading an article I really thought I would never see, and may even be worthy of a Darwin Award. A 56-year-old man from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, died as a result of a fire caused by his laptop. Was it near water? Did he [...]
March 23, 2009
Not many of us are environmental fanatics. Most of us can’t even place our own ecological footprint. But that should never stop us from doing our bit for the environment. Today, thanks to the internet we can ‘contribute’ right from our desks, whether it is by increasing our own awareness or by being part of [...]
February 24, 2009
Printer ink and toner are precious because, well, printing isn’t free and resources have a tendency to run out when you least need that to happen. If you’re concerned with wasting material and spending too much money on ink and toner, you will certainly learn a thing or two from this article. However, if your [...]
January 15, 2009
Since computers are in use more hours per day than they used to be, making your computer more energy efficient is becoming increasingly important. Not only will not only go easy on your wallet, but you get to help out the environment as well. Here are 5 ways you can help to decrease power consumption [...]
