resource-efficient computing
nounUK /rɪˈsɔːs ɪˈfɪʃənt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˈriːsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃənt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Using computers in a way that does not waste power, time, or parts.
The school saved money by switching to resource-efficient computing in its computer lab.
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2. Designing software so it runs well on small or limited hardware.
The app was built with resource-efficient computing so it could run on cheap phones.
3. Sharing computer power among many users to avoid idle machines.
Resource-efficient computing let the team run ten projects on one server.
4. Saving battery life on laptops and phones by using less processing power.
Resource-efficient computing keeps your phone from dying too fast.
5. Reducing heat and electricity costs in large data centers.
The company adopted resource-efficient computing to cut its electricity bill.