Manage Your PC's Power Usage With Eco Software

Now that we've established that you do not need a plastic button to put your computer to sleep,here are a number of programs can do the job by putting your PC into the deepest sleep possible without compromising your session:

In addition to the various software solutions, the major OSes all have built-in power-saving modes, such as OS X's Energy Saver and Windows' Power Options control panel and sleep mode, which my colleague Jason Cross .

Switching To Green Hardware

Changing your PC's various components, amongst other gadgets, to greener alternatives is another way to reduce your environmental impact. Apple is well-known for its recent green efforts, even and moving up a place in their rankings. Sony Ericsson has also been getting in on the eco-act this year with . Unfortunately due to the economic downturn the interest in , but some companies are still offering ecological hardware options: