{"product_id":"green-home-computing-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Green Home Computing for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWoody Leonhard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatherine Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake your computer a green machine and live greener at home and at work\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBestselling author Woody Leonhard and green living guru Katherine Murray show you how to make your computer more eco-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses buying a green computer and choosing eco-friendly peripherals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover ways to manage your power with software and servers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides helpful explanations that decipher how to understand your computer's power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this invaluable insight, you'll discover that it actually \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e easy being green!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt can be easy to be green! Follow these suggestions and help save the planet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet on board the green machine! Here's how to assess your technology's green factor and make small changes with big impact. You'll also find tips for using technology in green ways and advice on getting rid of old devices in an environmentally friendly way. Learn what to buy, when to upgrade, where to find green ideas, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWatch your step -- calculate the size of your carbon footprint and see how much your electronics contribute to it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo your home work -- find great advice to help you make the case to your employer for telecommuting options\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou have the power -- to use less energy, and you'll find lots of ways to do that\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen upgrades -- discover how to give your current computer a green makeover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying green -- learn what to look for when shopping for a new computer and peripherals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen it's time to retire your electronic devices -- uncover earth-friendly ways to recycle your old computer and be sure you don't give away your personal data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing is good -- see how home networks, device sharing, and Windows Home Server can protect the planet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe green cloud -- find out why cloud computing makes green sense\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat the Energy Star can tell you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for reducing energy use throughout your home\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe difference between Energy Star and EnergyGuide\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to decide what to print and what to read on an electronic device\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen great places to find green hints\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions of common green terms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to prepare equipment for recycling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for setting up a green home office\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWoody Leonhard\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eWindows Secrets Newsletter\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine Murray\u003c\/b\u003e is a nature lover, communications expert, and the author of more than 50 books on technology and business topics related to digital lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9.12 x 7.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289196933369,"sku":"9780470467459","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/FrrOiHyGTu9780470467459.webp?v=1776259030","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/green-home-computing-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}