Turn Your Beige Box Into a Green One

First the general thought was that you should turn your computer off every time when you’re done. Now the generally accepted rule is that your machine should remain on and let software manage the power consumption through "sleeping" and "hibernation".

Now we’re looking at shutting down your computer more again and following immediately behind is another software application to assist in saving more power and turning that beige box of yours into a green computing machine.

Verdiem’s Edison is a free energy-monitoring application for eco-conscious consumers. You can use it to more actively control your PC’s energy consumption — and subsequently your household’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

That’s all nice and good, but how does it do it? What’s the application do for me to really help me save computer energy?

• Scheduling. Identify work and non-work schedules to optimize power schemes based on when your PC is in use or on standby.
• Settings. Choose from among several options for power savings and settings.
• Estimated Savings Reports. Find information that shows how PC power settings correlate to money, kWh and CO2 savings.
• Intuitive User Interface. Drag easy-to-use sliding bars to choose settings and instantly see the power and monetary savings. Clearly marked tabs make the interface easy to navigate.

If you’re interested in reducing your carbon footprint and saving some energy in your own little corner of the world, or cubicle. Visit the Edison website and download the application today.

Image: Screen Capture from Edison PC Power website