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May 17: Did you know the average desktop computer creates as much carbon emissions as a car that drives 820 miles a year? To help maximize your computer's energy efficiency, try a few simple tricks that you'll hardly notice are in place. First, reduce the monitor's brightness level, even if it's just a little bit; even a small decrease will help save electricity. Unplug external items like speakers, drives and other devices if you aren't using them. And when you're not using your computer, shut it down completely instead of keeping it in standby mode.