![]() Or just plug them into a power strip and turn that single power strip switch off. If you aren’t going to be using the device for a while, then unplug it entirely. How can you tell? Is the little light on? Are they warm? Is that power brick humming? Then it is drawing power. Each of those devices is drawing current even when you are not using it. ![]() Electricity – And while we are talking about power, let’s talk about all those cell phone chargers, sleeping printers, and other dormant equipment you have around.So there is absolutely no reason to have that expensive fax machine sitting around gobbling up power. Online services like will let you send small faxes for free and longer faxes for a minimal fee. But what if you need to send a fax? Go down to your local office supply store and they will charge you a small sum to send it, or you could just do it from your computer. Not only are emails easier to keep track of but they save time and paper. Faxing – Not sure if you want to buy a fax machine or replace that old one? Well don’t! Most companies are using email not fax these days, and those that aren’t should be.And the longer it lasts the less often you have to pay to replace it – or pay for someone like me to come fix it. If you keep your equipment clean it will run cooler and therefor last longer. Once every few months take the time to make sure the fans and vents on your computer, monitor, and printer are unobstructed. ![]() That heat is caused by the ventilation being blocked by dust, pet hair, or other debris. Cleaning – What does cleaning have to do with saving money? Other than age and power surges, the biggest killer of computers and printers that I have seen is heat.To that end here are nine simple things that will cost you little or nothing that can net you some significant returns in the long run. Not only will that help the bottom line, but it will free up some of the cash you may need for areas that need bolstering such as web marketing, employee benefits, or computer service. Want to put some extra money in your pocket? As Benjamin Franklin said, “a penny saved is a penny earned.” In these tough economic times it behooves us all to look at what we are spending money on and cut back where appropriate. ![]()
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