Earth Day: think about green computing!

These days, the term "green" describe a wide range of earth-conscious efforts aimed at reducing human impact on the environment. You have probably heard of green buildings and green cars, but have you heard of green computing?

Green computing is the use of practices that reduce the environmental impact of computers for both you and the computer manufacturer. The manufacturing of computers, as well as their everyday use, can be hazardous to the environment. They are made of chemicals and materials that cannot be disposed of safely in the environment. Plus, as electronic devices, they require a good amount of energy. One action you can take to help reduce the environmental impact of your old computer is to donate it to a recycling center instead of throwing it out with the trash.

The recycling of old computers raises an important privacy issue....

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