Transferring data: convenience versus saving energy
Over a wire is the most energy efficient way to transfer data. In a Digital Waste survey, when we asked people if they tried to transfer data (particularly large quantities of data) using wired cable instead of using Wi-Fi, or 3G, 4G or 5G, 62% said no.A German study found that video streaming for one hour:• Using a fiber optic cable caused 2 gra...