Get on board the green machine! Green home computing means
making the right technology choice for the environment, whether it
be a Windows-based or Mac-based computer and all the peripherals.
In addition, it means learning how to properly and safely dispose
of those items and how to use your computer to create a greener
life at home and at work.

Computer expert Woody Leonhard and green living guru Katherine
Murray introduce you to the many green products that exist in the
world of technology, including eco-friendly desktops, laptops, and
servers; energy-efficient peripherals; and the numerous Web sites
that offer advice on how to go green in nearly every aspect of your
life.

Bestselling author Woody Leonhard and green living guru
Katherine Murray show you how to make your computer more
eco-friendly
Discusses buying a green computer and choosing eco-friendly
peripherals
Discover ways to manage your power with software and
servers
Provides helpful explanations that decipher how to understand
your computer's power consumption

With this invaluable insight, you'll discover that it actually
is easy being green!

Autorentext

Woody Leonhard is best known for his various Windows
All-In-One For Dummies books. Woody's a Microsoft MVP and one of
the original Microsoft Consulting Partners. He's also a
Contributing Editor for Windows Secrets Newsletter.

Katherine Murray is a nature lover, communications
expert, and the author of more than 50 books on technology and
business topics related to digital lifestyle.

Zusammenfassung
Make your computer a green machine and live greener at home and at work Get on board the green machine! Green home computing means making the right technology choice for the environment, whether it be a Windows-based or Mac-based computer and all the peripherals. In addition, it means learning how to properly and safely dispose of those items and how to use your computer to create a greener life at home and at work.

Computer expert Woody Leonhard and green living guru Katherine Murray introduce you to the many green products that exist in the world of technology, including eco-friendly desktops, laptops, and servers; energy-efficient peripherals; and the numerous Web sites that offer advice on how to go green in nearly every aspect of your life.

Bestselling author Woody Leonhard and green living guru Katherine Murray show you how to make your computer more eco-friendly
Discusses buying a green computer and choosing eco-friendly peripherals
Discover ways to manage your power with software and servers
Provides helpful explanations that decipher how to understand your computer's power consumption
With this invaluable insight, you'll discover that it actually is easy being green!

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting a Little Green Behind the Ears 5

Chapter 1: What Is Green Computing? 7

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Carbon Footprint 17

Chapter 3: The Straight Scoop on Power 31

Part II: Choosing Your Green PC Path 63

Chapter 4: Assessing What You've Got 65

Chapter 5: Giving Your Computer a Green Makeover 83

Chapter 6: Buying a Green Computer 105

Chapter 7: Choosing Earth-Friendly Peripherals 125

Chapter 8: Recycling Your Computer 139