CS - Comp Systems - Environment Flashcards
List ways that users can lower their carbon footprint when using computers.
monitor settings
- reduce brightness setting as much as possible
- activate efficiency mode
power-down settings
- power down the desktop or laptop after a set period of time
- control settings for individual components (e.g set min and max processor state settings)
stand-by mode
- power consumption is reduced
What is the environmental impact of computers caused by?
Computer systems need electricity or batteries to run and energy is used in the manufacturing process.
Describe how computers can cause negative impact on the environment
Computers use energy which causes pollution and pollution is also caused by disposing incorrectly of computers