Alhamdulillah, praise to Allah s.wt. for all His help and blessings that showers us. Not forget INSTEDT (Darul Takzim Science & Technology Insitute) for providing us the most comfortable yet effective facilities for searching the relevant information and knowledge regard to this assignment. There are so many information sources like the internet and books that have been provided by the organizations.
I also would like to thank to our lecturer Puan Nor Azleen binti Azib for her great effort of teaching me CSC 134 (Computer and Information Processing). Her guidance and teachings throughout the completion of this assignment have brought us to produce the best and proactive method to complete the task. The Department of Office Management also has helped me to develop the skill and competencies to be a skillful student. Thank you also to all our family and friends that supported us from the back. All of the useful guidance and knowledge that is given will be used for the purpose of education.
Without the help of all of our surroundings and peaceful environment, our task cannot be completed. May it will be the best and be accepted.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Sunday, 3 July 2011
10 Easy Steps To Green Computing
1. Buy "Energy Star" compliant peripherals Check with the manufacturer or on the Energy Star web site. 2. Switch on the "Energy Star Monitor" option Instead of, or as well as, using a screen saver, use the Energy Star Monitor option in Win 95/NT so that it switches your monitor into standby mode and reduces power consumption when not in use. First check to see that your monitor is Energy Star compliant (see above) then Open 'Display' in the Control Panel, go to the 'Settings' tab, click on 'Advanced Properties' and choose the 'Monitor' tab - check 'Monitor is Energy Star compliant' box click 'OK'. Now in the Screen Saver' tab choose the properties you want for Energy Star and click 'OK'. 3. Switch things off when you're not using them Modems, printers, and monitors, etc., all still use a lot of energy when left on overnight, even in "standby". Use scheduling software to automatically switch on and off processes involving peripherals or change power management settings on laptops. Also, watch out for 3-D Screen savers which use 100% CPU power to run, not just wasting energy, but slowing down any programs you run when away from your machine. And don't forget, the CPU still runs screen savers even when a monitor is switched off! 4. Take proper care of your laptop batteries and disposeof them carefully Follow the guidelines in your laptop manual, such as removing the AC adapter when fully charged, or totally discharging before recharging, to maximize the working life of a laptop battery. Many types of rechargeable batteries contain potentially toxic materials such as Cadmium, so dispose of them properly and carefully. 5. Don't travel to the office unless you really need to do so If you are in the lucky position to be able to do so, use e-mail messages instead, and check out "NetMeeting" or other web conferencing and white boarding software. If you are afraid you are not getting enough exercise sitting in front of your computer at home, you could always get a high operator's desk to put your computer on and pedal an exercise bike while you work!
7. Use recycled paper You can get good quality recycled paper for nearly all uses. The cost for this type of paper usually is not much more than for other types of paper. 8. Recycle that paper! Most cities and towns offer free recycle bins and collection of recyclables for the homeowner. For stores or offices, check into recycling options with your disposal service. Usually, they have low-cost options available. 9. Don't throw your old, obsolete computer away Globally over 35 million PC's are thrown away ever year - yet there are many companies now recycling or reconditioning components or whole computers. Don't throw it away. Your old computer might be worth something either to a dealer, a local school or a charity. 10. Visit Networld-Project's site regularly We will keep you informed of updates and information on green computing and green living! |
DEFINITION OF GREEN COMPUTING
Green computing is the environmentally responsible use of computers and related resources. Such practices include the implementation of energy-efficient central processing units (CPUs), servers and peripherals as well as reduced resource consumption and proper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste).
One of the earliest initiatives toward green computing in the United States was the voluntary labeling program known as Energy Star. It was conceived by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1992 to promote energy efficiency in hardware of all kinds. The Energy Star label became a common sight, especially in notebook computer
Similar programs have been adopted in Europe and Asia.
Government regulation, however well-intentioned, is only part of an overall green computing philosophy. The work habits of computer users and businesses can be modified to minimize adverse impact on the global environment. Here are some steps that can be taken:
§ Power-down the CPU and all peripherals during extended periods of inactivity.
§ Try to do computer-related tasks during contiguous, intensive blocks of time, leaving hardware off at other times.
§ Power-up and power-down energy-intensive peripherals such as laser printers according to need.
§ Use notebook computers rather than desktop computers whenever possible.
§ Use the power-management features to turn off hard drives and displays after several minutes of inactivity.
§ Minimize the use of paper and properly recycle waste paper.
§ Dispose of e-waste according to federal, state and local regulations.
§ Employ alternative energy sources for computing workstations, servers, networks anddata centers.
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