You hear a lot about fuel-efficient cars, smart thermostats, and changing out the incandescents for compact fluorescents – but not so much about one of the easiest energy-savers: turning your computer off at night! Even on idle, that puppy sucks down some serious juice, and while you sleep, it adds up. Nigel Upchurch explains the environmental impact with a slick, memorable animation:
[Turn It Off via flowingdata]