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Greenpeace trashes Apple again

Greenpeace has again targeted Apple in its latest Guide to Greener Electronics, a report which ranks major electronics manufacturers on their environmental policies and practices. But is Apple really putting its technology ahead of the environment?

Greener Apple offers free recycling

Apple has devoted two weekends in July to a green initiative in which any brand of PC, printer or peripheral can be handed over for free recycling.

Apple iPhone headphones endanger family jewels?

Researchers at Greenpeace have reprimanded Apple for releasing products made with chemicals which can reportedly have adverse effects on the development of male reproductive organs.

Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

Because of a risk of fire, Apple Computer is recalling 1.8 million batteries that use Sony's battery cell technology, which also was at the root of Dell's historic recall last week.

The next notebook battery? Lithium polymer

Technology first discussed years ago might power your next laptop, replacing the fire-hazardous, but commonly used, lithium ion.

Watch downloads on your TV

Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.

FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery

And to think people used to be put off by the phrase "batteries not included".

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

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