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Energy-Saving Software For An Eco-Friendly Office

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Verdiem first released a computer energy-saving program called Edison in 2008 with the intent of reducing a computer’s energy usage through scheduled “suspension”, which basically amounts to a sleep mode. Plus, it warns users when a system is about to be shut down and then auto-saves any open programs before powering down.

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Transposing even a single digit on one of the research factoids can throw off your decision making. Don’t we all wish we had kept a closer eye on the events prior to 2008 and 2009 and sold our positions prior to that! I bought Yahoo and Microsoft back when and kept them for quite a while. Balance Dividends With Growth.