Green Gadgets For DummiesJohn Wiley & Sons, 1. juni 2009 - 360 sider Save some green by going green with these environmentally friendly gadgets! With concern for the future of our environment growing stronger and more serious every day, there has never been a better time to take a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgets on the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics that have minimal environmental impact. Green gadgets encompass everything from iPods to energy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptop chargers and crank-powered gizmos. This helpful resource explains how to research green gadgets, make a smart purchasing decision, use products you already own in a more environmentally friendly way, and say goodbye to electronics that zap both energy and money.
Get moving and start living green with this informative guide to environmentally and wallet-friendly gadgets! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
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Practicing Green Gadget Living | 29 |
with Rechargeable Batteries | 43 |
Getting Green with Gadgets You Own | 44 |
Saving Money and the Planet with Rechargeable Batteries 43 Chapter 4 Maximizing Energy Savings for Your Portable Gadgets | 61 |
Energy Savings All Around the House | 75 |
Minimizing Your Computers | 82 |
Your Computers Energy Use | 89 |
Saving Trees by Reading EBooks | 184 |
Getting Green Gadgets for on the Go | 195 |
Adding Green Gadgets around the House | 215 |
Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way | 233 |
Erasing Your Personal Information before Getting Rid of Gadgets | 255 |
Recycling and Properly Disposing of Hopelessly Useless Gadgets | 283 |
The Part of Tens | 301 |
Ten Cool Green PC Peripherals and Accessories | 303 |
Reducing Energy Consumption in Windows | 103 |
Conserving Power with Your Macs EnergySaver Settings | 127 |
Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear | 141 |
Truly Green and Greenwash Hype | 143 |
Choosing Green Mac and Windows Computers | 155 |
Buying Green Mobile Phones and Handheld Gadgets | 173 |
Ten Green Gadget Designs | 307 |
Ten Green Gadget Buying Tips | 313 |
Ten Green Gadget Buying Tips Dont Buy Do Your Homework Buy Recycled and Highly Recyclable | 314 |
Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Green Gadgets | 319 |
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