Green Gadgets for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9780470469149 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 360 str.

Joe Hutsko

Opis

Save some green by going green with these environmentally friendly gadgets With concern for the future of our environment growing stronger and more serious every day, there has never been a better time to take a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgets on the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics that have minimal environmental impact. Green gadgets encompass everything from iPods to energy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptop chargers and crank-powered gizmos. This helpful resource explains how to research green gadgets, make a smart purchasing decision, use products you already own in a more environmentally friendly way, and say goodbye to electronics that zap both energy and money.

• Explore the environmental and financial benefits of green gadgets with this friendly reference
• Discusses which gadgets save energy-and which ones create energy
• Learn ways to offset your carbon footprint when you can't reduce consumption
• Get tips for understanding products labels and avoiding "greenwash"
• Discover how to calculate the energy and money your gadgets consume

Get moving and start living green with this informative guide to environmentally and wallet-friendly gadgets Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Spis treści

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Settling into a Green Gadget Mindset.

Chapter 1: Mother Nature s Green–Eyed View of Gadgets.

Chapter 2: Practicing Green Gadget Living.

Part II: Getting Green with Gadgets You Own.

Chapter 3: Saving Money (and the Planet) with Rechargeable Batteries.

Chapter 4: Maximizing Energy Savings for Your Portable Gadgets.

Chapter 5: Energy Savings All Around the House.

Part III: Minimizing Your Computer s Carbon Footprint.

Chapter 6: Your Computer s Energy Use.

Chapter 7: Reducing Energy Consumption in Windows.

Chapter 8: Conserving Power with Your Mac s Energy–Saver Settings.

Part IV: Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear.

Chapter 9: Knowing the Difference Between Truly Green and Greenwash Hype.

Chapter 10: Choosing Green Mac and Windows Computers.

Chapter 11: Buying Green Mobile Phones and Handheld Gadgets.

Chapter 12: Getting Green Gadgets for on the Go.

Chapter 13: Adding Green Gadgets around the House.

Part V: Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way.

Chapter 14: Donating, Gifting, and Selling Unwanted Gadgets.

Chapter 15: Erasing Your Personal Information before Getting Rid of Gadgets.

Chapter 16: Recycling and Properly Disposing of Hopelessly Useless Gadgets.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Cool Green PC Peripherals and Accessories.

Chapter 18: Ten Green Gadget Designs.

Chapter 19: Ten Green Gadget Buying Tips.

Chapter 20: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Green Gadgets.

Index.

O autorze

Joe Hutsko is a technology enthusiast, a journalist, an author, and a consultant. He contributes to the New York Times blog Green Inc., and has covered the latest tech trends for Fortune, MSNBC.com, Wired, the Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, Macworld, PC World, TV Guide, and others. He runs the green gadget blog gGadget.org and his personal Web site, JOEyGADGET.com.

Blurb

Think green, save green, love Mother Earth, and have your gadgets too

No doubt about it, we′re a society of gadget freaks. But if you love your gadgets and the planet and saving money, here′s where it all comes together. Discover new environmentally friendly gadgets, ways to use the ones you have more efficiently, and steps to safely recycle or dispose of out–of–date or broken gizmos. You′ll even find out how being green saves green!

• Start thinking green   learn the "four Rs" of green gadgetry, understand carbon footprints, and starve energy vampires
• Save energy now  by using rechargeable batteries, monitoring power use, adjusting settings on TVs and video game consoles, and more
• Control your computer  discover how to adjust power conservation settings for Macs and PCs
• Know green from greenwash  find out how to choose electronic devices that are truly environmentally friendly
• Recognize when it′s time to say goodbye  know what you can donate, how to erase your personal information, and how to find reputable recyclers

Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/greengadgetsfd to find more online resources and information about green gadgets!

Open the book and find:

• How many dollars you can save with energy–saving settings
• Sneaky ways your gadgets steal energy
• The six sins of greenwashing
• Safe ways to dispose of dead batteries
• How (and why) to deauthorize iTunes before donating your PC
• Steps for wiping Windows or Mac hard drives
• Greener gadgets for your home, car, and outdoor activities
• What EnergyStar ratings mean