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ubuntu

Try to use Linux instead of Windows, since Linux machines don’t become obsolete as quickly.

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USB Ports

Even if you don’t use a USB-device, the fact it’s plugged in to your computer means that it is consuming energy. Even if that energy is used to light a small LED or LCD display. It might be convenient to have all of your USB devices plugged in at once, but it’ll save you energy to unplug the devices you only use on occasion.

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Dell Laptop

When buying new computer equipment for the office, consider buying laptop computers rather than desktop PCs. Old desktop computers can seriously waste energy, often consuming up to 400 Watts of power. Laptop computers are much more energy efficient, using up to 70% less heat.

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