From PC World…
Network Admin Program Eases Vista Power Consumption
1E estimates that 60% of U.S. workers who regularly use PCs do not turn them off at the end of the day. The 1E NightWatchman can schedule shutdowns as well as manage patching Windows.

Found this in a New.com blog post…
Targus goes green with new laptop cases
Here’s the link to Targus’ press release. There’s no other product information on their site. Why is that manufacturer’s rarely have product information on their site right after a press release? You would think that would be when people are most […]

The press release for the Cosair VX Series power supplies says that these 450 and 550 watt power supplies (aimed at home theater PCs) are 80% more energy efficient (I guess compared to other power supplies since the press release doesn’t complete that train of thought). You can find the manufacturer’s product page at:
VX Power […]

I received information about Verdiem Surveyor 4.0 today. It is a server based power management application that manages PCs’ power settings.
Looking at its requirements (Windows Server, SQL Server), I began to wonder what its Carbon Footprint break-even point is. By this I mean, let’s say you use a small dedicated server (not sure if it […]

Did you know that the various chargers you have for phones, notebook computers, portable game consoles and other mobile devices draws power even when it is not charging anything? That’s why it feels warm to the touch (or maybe even hot) all the time.
Some of Nokia’s new phones will alert customers to unplug the charger […]