{"id":255,"date":"2014-10-06T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2014-10-06T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/providerpower.com\/power-to-help\/?p=255"},"modified":"2015-05-05T15:14:30","modified_gmt":"2015-05-05T19:14:30","slug":"energy-saving-advice-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/providerpower.com\/power-to-help\/energy-saving-advice-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Saving Advice for People Who Can’t Get Away From Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m sure you\u2019re already well aware of the two new iPhone 6\u2019s<\/a> that recently hit the market. I\u2019m usually not one to go out and buy the latest new things, but I did get this one. After all, the phone I had before was sooo<\/em> 2010.<\/p>\n

It seems as though technology innovation is moving at a faster-than-ever pace, and keeping up with the latest trends can be important to some. If you\u2019re like me\u2014always on the computer or laptop, or simply perusing the different apps you have on your phone\u2014here are some tips for you to save on energy consumption while doing so.<\/p>\n

Take Inventory<\/h2>\n

What do you have vs. what do you actually use? A good example \u2013 I am an Apple user, so I have an iPhone, MacBook Pro Laptop, an iPad, and an iPod. Phew, that\u2019s a long list. I\u2019m exhausted just talking about it. But, imagine how much energy they consume if they are left running when not in use? I am never running these four devices at once, so when they aren\u2019t being used, guess what they\u2019re doing? With the exception of my phone, all other devices are turned OFF or in SLEEP MODE when not being used. Know what purpose each device serves, and only use them for what they are intended for. The longer the batteries for your devices stay charged, the less often you will have to charge them. Which ultimately means saving electricity and money.<\/p>\n

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Re-evaluate Your \u201cNeed\u201d<\/h2>\n

This can be a scary concept to grasp for all you folks (and myself) who are constantly connected to everything through our devices. With the emergence of popular apps like SnapChat, Instagram, Tinder, and Candy Crush, it\u2019s almost impossible to stay off our phones, as that is the only way to access many of these apps. However, we must resist the urge to have multiple devices running at once and choose between the Internet or phone apps. How badly do we really NEED to be SnapChatting, posting to Facebook, and checking email at the same time? Pick one over the other, and when you\u2019re done using the device, it\u2019s now acceptable to pick up your phone and start snapping away. Remember, the less time you are glued to your devices, the less energy they are expending.<\/p>\n

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Play with Settings<\/h2>\n

Turn your \u201cpower saver mode\u201d on, and make sure the brightness of your device isn\u2019t at its maximum. Close out your apps or programs after you\u2019re done with them and ALWAYS remember to unplug any cords from your computer when they aren\u2019t in use. By doing these things, your device will get some extended battery life, making it so that you don\u2019t have to \u201cplug-in\u201d as often.<\/p>\n

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Charging<\/h2>\n

Deciding when to charge your device can be a challenge. Especially if you run out of power multiple times a day. Do I charge my phone when it still has 30% battery so it will last the whole night, or do I let it die half way through the evening? The struggle is real, people.<\/p>\n

For the most part, though, I only charge my devices when they absolutely need to be charged. It\u2019s also important to turn them off when charging so the device isn\u2019t using and taking in energy at the same time. This can leave the device as confused as we were when Miley Cyrus\u2019 \u201cWrecking Ball\u201d music video came out. Wait to unplug your device until it\u2019s fully charged so the battery doesn\u2019t start creating a memory that will eventually cause it to drain faster.<\/p>\n

And finally, I know it\u2019s tempting, but try NOT to charge your devices overnight. It doesn\u2019t really take a full 8 hours to charge a phone or computer, does it? At maximum, it only takes a couple of hours. So, before you waste all that energy and electricity, be sure it\u2019s sufficiently charged before you crawl into bed \u2013 the last<\/em> thing we want is to miss our morning alarm because the device wasn\u2019t charged enough.<\/p>\n

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Unplug<\/h2>\n

After your technology is good and charged for the day, don\u2019t forget to unplug the chargers from the wall. No matter what the device is (laptop, phone, tablet, camera), this is an essential step in the conservation of energy. And also the conservation of dollar bills in your pocket.<\/p>\n

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Being obsessed with technology<\/a> is a country wide pandemic, especially for people who grew up with the stuff or have to use it for work. We are all aware and fully capable of understanding the fact that technology is here to stay. However, there are ways to curb our addiction, as expressed above. If we cut back a little on when we use technology and consciously think about how<\/em> we use it, it could greatly benefit our lives. Not only will we save energy (which equates to cash!), but we might find a healthier balance between our online and actual social lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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