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Wireless Internet In An Off-Grid House
matt20 writes "This is an interesting article of a family living off-grid using solar panels. In such a setting, every watt adds up. The typical home computer and monitor use almost 150 watts. What is the best computer arrangement in such a setting? Here is what worked best for them. Anyone know what percent of our national power is used on computers? Should we be thinking wireless on laptops?" Even on-grid, this article raises some good points about power consumption and convenience. -
Will The Power Grid Fail?
rhyder writes: "This article from CNET explains the increasing chances that the nations power grid will not be able to support the growing high tech economy. Maybe it is time for those of you running e-commerce servers out of your home to check out Home Power and generate your own electricity."