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In 2007 we ran a story on the tiny linux PC The Linutop.  Now the diminutive system has hit version 2.4 and with it an official launch in the UK.  The pint-sized, open source Linux PC is designed to run silently and is highly energy efficient at just 8 watts...

The WindBox from MSI is an ultra-compact PC that features a VESA mount interface allowing it to be wall mounted or just placed on the back of your monitor.  Using the Intel Atom CPU the WindBox provides decent performance with low power consumption and a silent, fan-less system...

Despite many emails to Current Cost we were disappointed that they seemed unwilling to reply to us, let alone sending any info or photos of their new unit.  However, our forums have some information and links to a great review of the new hardware from Dale Lane...

2008 may be remembered as the year that the rest of us finally started to take an interest in reducing our energy consumption.  The huge increasing in fuel costs brought into sharp focus for everyone the economic benefits of moderating our intake, not just the tree-huggers.

But to be able to reduce your energy bills, first you need to be able to measure your consumption.  Many of us only get an idea of our energy useage once a quarter when our bills arrive, or worse still, once a year when the electricity company adjust their direct debit amount.  Thankfully, help is at hand...

Home Camp 08 was held last Saturday at the Imperial College London.  The "unconference" discussed technology to monitor and automate the home for greener resource use and to save costs. Here's Andy Piper's video of Andy Stanford-Clark's talk on home automation and energy efficient computing at the event...