Notebook > Technology
A Breath of Fresh (MacBook) Air? - 16 Jan 08
Browsing through my subscribed news feeds, its not often that the same subject crops up in both my “green” category and my techie/geek one, but today is one of those rare occasions. Its seems that everyone wants to talk about Apple’s newly announced MacBook Air, whether it be from a technology stand-point or with a view to its eco-friendly credentials, which make it quite probably the greenest Apple yet.
A Greener Apple - 03 May 07
With the appearance of an statement entitled ‘A Greener Apple’ on Apple’s website, Greenpeace is celebrating the apparent success of their I love my Apple, I just wish it came in Green campaign.
Shutdown Survived - 26 Mar 07
Well we made it through Shutdown Day with the Computer, TV and our mobile phones switched off for the entire 24 period.
As we had planned, we went on a little family outing, taking a drive along the North Down coast and stopping wherever we fancied for shopping or sight-seeing. Things didn’t get off to a great start, when we realised that we’d neglected to bring either the buggy or carrier for Ben. However, after a quick spot of tag-team shop searching and baby sitting, a suitable carrier was found, which will now be stored in the car in case of similar emergencies in the future. With that brief panic over, the rest of the trip was an enjoyable day out.
Twas the Night Before Shutdown - 23 Mar 07
...and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even an optical, wireless mouse.
As previously reported, we’re planning to participate in Shutdown Day, a little experiment that involves switching off the computer for a day and doing something else instead.
Goodbye Standby - 13 Mar 07
Today, we heard that the UK’s Chancellor, Gordon Brown, would (amongst other things) like to see the Standby button removed from all electrical appliances, so that they are all either on or off with no energy consuming, grey areas in between.
Shutdown Day - 28 Feb 07
An interesting experiment that appears to be gathering momentum is Shutdown Day, which asks people to try turning off their computers for one day to see how they cope without them.
