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10 Ways to Keep Your Power and Computers Operational When TSHTF

10 Ways to Keep Your Power and Computers Operational When TSHTF, by Jesse Gendron, survivingsurvivalism.com

One of the biggest questions we get on our website, survivingsurvivalism.com, is how to begin achieving off-grid/energy independent status. Not everyone can afford to go out and buy a 5 kilowatt solar array and the associated batteries. This article is written for those of you who want to begin your road to energy independence, as well as being able to use your laptop, mobil devices, etc..

1. Switch to Linux

Linux is an operating system -the way that Windows is an operating system -usable on PCs, MAC and Android devices. Linux's biggest advantage, other than being free, is that it does not allow viruses to infect your system. Any change to your system must be verified with your system password, so a virus cannot slip in. Applications such as word processing, video (Read more....)

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The Pros And Cons Of Alternative Energy Sources For Your Home

Wind Power1Solar panelsMore than ever before, people are considering alternative energy solutions for their homes.  There are many reasons for this.  Some people are tired of the constantly increasing cost of electrical power.  Others want to do something positive for the environment. 

Whatever the reason is, alternative energy is here to stay, and this article will examine some of the pros and cons for some of the most common alternative energy solutions out there today.

Wind Energy

Wind appeals to a lot of people because it is a very clean source of energy.  There are no harmful emissions, so it is one of the most environmentally friendly sources of energy in existence.

Two of the best things about wind energy are that we will never run out of wind and a typical wind energy system does not require much maintenance.

However, wind is only a practical solution in certain areas.  If you live in an area without constant windy conditions it may not make sense for you.

In addition, the blades of some windmills are a threat to birds and other wild life.  Also, wind is not an energy source that can be counted on (Read more....)

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