Eco-friendly downloads: software to help you go green

By Mark Sikes on 26 April 2007

Tags: al gore | awareness | downloads | eco-friendly | environment | green | recycle | software | energy | globe

Awareness of green issues and cultivating more environmentally-friendly lifestyles has skyrocketed in recent months.

Here's a collection of eco-conscious downloads to help you start taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Al Gore will be proud.

ArchiTech
Get an accurate audit of your home or business energy bills so you can create plans to lower your usage.
WattchIT
Compare your monthly utility bills to your actual usage and learn how you can save money.
EZ Wizard
Turn off your monitor during idle time to reduce your energy usage.
Sleepy
Conserve energy by automating your computer to shut down at a specific time each day.
SpeedFan
Save energy by optimising your system's fan speed, temperature, and voltage.
Google Earth
Unleash your inner cartographer with this interactive globe. Use extensive global-satellite images to examine details on streets.
EarthBrowser
Get updated weather and geological conditions from around the globe.
QuakeSaver
View recent worldwide tectonic activity with this nifty screensaver.

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bobby
19/05/2007 02:00 AM

ever since i got my sidekick2 i have not been albe to make the best use of it ,i had love to have the software that could help me to do that

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