14 Best Ways To Use Your Computer’s Spare Time

March 11th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

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Tags: Charity, CPU, folding@home, PC

Did you know that most modern computers have more processing power than the PCs that put a man on the moon?  When you look at it that way, it makes you realise how much processing power is available on your PC that is ‘wasted’ on playing games, looking at photos etc.

One way to put this power to better use is to use your PCs processing power to help solve medical and scientific problems.  This is possible by downloading a small program that adds your PCs dormant power to that of other PCs around the world.

Many people are aware of Folding@Home (looks at ways proteins go awry by running simulations of how the molecules are supposed to fold. Researchers hope to shed light on diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.) and SETI@Home (looking for ET), but there are many other interesting programs out there.

To learn more, check out 14 Best Ways To Use Your Computer’s Spare Time.

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   Comment by Blackhouse on 12 April 2008:

   With the current focus on more green energy consumption, it’s fair to say that there is no ’spare’ computer time. If you fully use your CPU capabilities all of the time you will see it back on your energy bill
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   Comment by ComputerDoc on 25 June 2008:

   I think that most people that are active keep their computer on most of the time in any case.

   If the spare time could be confirmed to be used for some altruistic or useful purpose, it would be worth it.

   The question is how can you determine if it’s detracting from your own performance needs? I guess you would have to monitor process explorer.

   How can you be sure it is not being used for nefarious purposes. Many evil organizations have very benign sounding names.
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   Comment by Server Support on 2 July 2008:

   Great analogy and I was not aware that this kind of group existed.  Thanks much for the info.  I think more people need to be made aware of this fact…

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