Call this Green Tuesday. There is also appealing simplicity in the energy-saving approach of D-Link with a new line of networking routers: They can power themselves down when not needed.
Among other energy-saving features, the router can shut off the wireless when it isn't needed. The feature is found in software in the "D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Routers" (whew...no savings in that name).
It's a bit more effort and unlikely to save much money. But why not?
Our in-house gadget guru, Senior Writer David LaGesse, checks out the latest technologies and gizmos, from computer software to GPS systems -- and reports back to you in plain English.
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