nabraxas Posted January 12, 2009 Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research. the full article: http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/ne...icle5489134.ece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auxin Posted January 12, 2009 Blackle, googles energy saving brother. It would barely make an impact on the system as a whole which they are calculating tho, but it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted January 12, 2009 i think it was sina, said that blackle only saves power for CRT monitors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlUe Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) i think it was sina, said that blackle only saves power for CRT monitors. LCDs are always on.. Even with black on the screen, they're still somewhat backlit. Edit. But then again, LCDs are a huge power saver compared to any CRT monitor anyway. Edited January 12, 2009 by KlUe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamingNagual Posted January 12, 2009 Hey KlUe are you the same KlUe from Bluelight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlUe Posted January 12, 2009 Hey KlUe are you the same KlUe from Bluelight? To be honest I'm not sure - if he's posted recently then no, but I think I signed up a while ago.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadakuda Posted January 23, 2009 they still use power when the monitor is off but the cpu is on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites