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EOL Technology is Nothing to Play With
Certainly not a 1‑Hit Wonder, The Rolling Stones had a minor hit with a B-side single named “Play with Fire.” The song is about an average working-class bloke and his stormy relationship with a high society girl.
E-Waste Recycling is Important to Us at IT Radix
You may have noticed a theme in our newsletters for 2024 about 1‑Hit Wonders and their hit songs. As we enter April, one of the months where IT Radix heavily promotes e‑recycling, we got to thinking about hit songs that have been “recycled.
One of the downsides of technological advances is the mountain of machines left behind that become e‑waste. Machine life spans have been decreasing for years. Just think about how many cell phones you have owned over the years. Experts estimate that yearly in the U.S. over 400 million units of e-waste is discarded and less than 12% is recycled.
Is the Internet the greatest cost reduction and energy saving device ever invented? It may well be!
We often think of the Internet as a source of information and/or a means of communication. But with the Internet of Things (the networking capability of the internet allowing for communication between devices), the Internet can now be viewed and used as an “appliance” or even “partner” to assist you in managing your office.
Power Saving Settings Can Significantly Reduce Energy Consumption and Save Electricity
Did you know an idle PC uses 90 watts per hour? Compare that to a PC on standby mode, which consumes only 5 watts per hour. Configuring power-save settings properly on a computer can significantly reduce energy consumption and save electricity.
Sustainable Printing: Saves Paper, Money AND Our Planet
Sustainability... This is a relatively new theme that is rife these days—in the media, in governmental affairs, and in business of all types and sizes. At its core, sustainability is all about finding ways to meet the needs of the present day without compromising the needs of the future.
A Little Organization and Cleanup on Your Computer Goes a Long Way
All computers need regular organizing and cleanup. This includes the removal of old files and clutter. We tend to save emails, documents, and photos on our hard drives and too often keep unnecessary duplicates.
January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month
The start of a new year is a traditional time for new resolutions. You should consider resolving to Keep Your Computer Clean in 2022. Here are a few things you can do regularly to accomplish that goal:
Check Your Backup
Before changing/deleting anything on your computer, be sure your key files are backed up and up to date.