Advice on desktop computers (CPU, hard disks)

You’ll find advice here on choosing or buying computers, along with advice on using your computer and how to dispose of your computer in an environmentally friendly way when you come to buy a new one.

Note that these pages only discuss the computer itself, i.e. the actual machine (CPU), not the monitor.

Advice on choosing and buying a desktop computer

Here are some advice and tips on what to bear in mind when choosing a computer to meet your needs while also making sure it has minimal environmental impact.
Advice on choosing and buying computers

Advice on optimum usage of your desktop computer

You’ll find advice here on what you should bear in mind when using your computer in a climate-smart way.
Advice on using your computer

Advice on how to dispose of your old computer

You’ll find advice here on how to dispose of your old computer in a climate friendly way when it’s time to swap it for a new one.
Advice on disposing of an old computer



	Green IT = climate-smart usage Green IT has become a common concept nowadays, and for many people it means much the same thing as energy-efficient products. TCO Development has been working on Green IT issues for 20 years now, and in our view Green IT involves so many more things that it’s important to remember in order to produce "Green IT" or "climate-smart IT" products. Apart from the performance of the actual product in terms of power consumption and the amount of recycled material, for example, how the computer is actually used is one of the most vital aspects. Functions that must be present include genuinely being able to activate the energy saving functions required by TCO labelling. Shutting down your computer completely when you’re not using it and dropping off end-of-life products for recycling are just two of the most important aspects for users to bear in mind, besides choosing ecolabelled products in the first place. Find out more in our report: Your computer and the climate (PDF) Find out about TCO Development’s definition of Green IT (PDF)

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Information for manufacturers


	Our advice on desktops Choosing and buying Optimum usage Recycling Find out more: Advantages of a TCO-labelled desktop computer How to set up a good workstation Working in an office Working at home Working on the road

Contact

Questions about desktops?
Contact me,
Emma Sjögren

TCO Development Linnégatan 14, SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden