” … If you’re looking to reduce your energy use and tread more lightly on the planet, changing your habits is a good starting point.
Shut your computer and printer down (all the way) when not in use. Some people find it useful to plug all their IT equipment into one power bar, then flip the switch once they’ve shut down.
If you have an A/V system that can be turned off entirely without sacrificing performance, do so.
Keep cell phone chargers out of the wall when you’re not charging the phone. Those little power bricks often draw a little current—even when you’re phone’s not connected.”
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” … If you’re looking to reduce your energy use and tread more lightly on the planet, changing your habits is a good starting point.
Shut your computer and printer down (all the way) when not in use. Some people find it useful to plug all their IT equipment into one power bar, then flip the switch once they’ve shut down.
If you have an A/V system that can be turned off entirely without sacrificing performance, do so.
Keep cell phone chargers out of the wall when you’re not charging the phone. Those little power bricks often draw a little current—even when you’re phone’s not connected.”
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/amorylovins/14/getting-savvy-about-standby-power.html