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Green Computing
ICS 101
Green Computing
• What is Green Computing?
• Also known as green technology, is the environmentally liable use of computers and
other similar resources.
• Why is it important?
• Computers, printers, and any other accessories are a great source of draining power,
which is bad for the environment overall (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2015).
Pros and Cons
What’s Really Great
• Less Energy Usage
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Less energy usage means less pollution for the planet
which creates a better environment ☺
• More Research
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The more we understand green computing, the more
efficient we can make for future techniques.
• Less Money
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Overall in the long run, you will save money which
really helps for anyone and everyone
What’s Not so Great
• Conversion expenses
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Buying the right materials to be able to be “green” can
be costly and in the short run, it may cost more to
actually convert it compared to what you are getting
from it
• Less Power
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It may not run as fast due to lack of power it
consumes compared to a large power source
• Technology is Constantly Changing
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It may be useless if something new comes out
5 Ways to Practice Green Computing
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Buy computer products by Energy Star
When not using computer, put to sleep mode
E-cycle computer equipment
Buy the “Smart Strip” power strip
Cloud computing
Cloud Computing
• The using of a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage,
and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
• Translate cloud computing to not only will the shift to cloud computing prevent the
release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, it will also save up to 2.2 billion
dollars for participating companies.
• Why?
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Computers use a large amount of energy and resources from the computer such as batteries cause pollution. The waste from the
technology industry is reaching epic proportions.