Green Daily

As a self-proclaimed "gamer", one of the biggest environmental no-nos I commit is constantly keeping my computer(s) up-to-date with the very latest and greatest. Now, I don't haphazardly go out and buy a new computer every year, but I do replace major components like the motherboard and the processor annually. If you're the type who heads off to Best Buy every time you get the blue screen of death, you may want to reconsider.

According to lovethe1yourewith.com, the energy required to produce a brand new computer is enough to run an older computer for 10 years. By throwing away your old computer, you're helping to contribute to the 220 million tons of e-waste that are generated in the US each year. Not only that, but the energy saved by extending the life of your computer by a year could run it for 2 years, so I may not be such an offender afterall. Phew!

Now it's your turn! See what you can do to extend the life of your computer without resorting to an entirely new machine.