Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Difference caused by Confidence and arrogance



Confidence and arrogance are both traits of human beings. Both the traits are similar in many ways but their existence in one's behavior makes completely different effects in their lives. There is a thin line between confidence and arrogance. Confidence is something that makes a personality glow and helps creating better lives whereas arrogance dims the personality and leads to a bitter life. Confidence and arrogance are both very important factor that defines the personality. If a person believes that he can achieve a task or a goal then this belief is confidence. However, if the person believes that he and only he can achieve that task/goal then this over-confidence is arrogance. The reason arrogance is unhealthy for anyone is because it causes lack of discipline and results in lack of devotion to a work. In the story of the turtle and the hare, due to arrogance the hare loses discipline and devotion and henceforth loses the race. Confidence and arrogance are both very important factor that defines the personality. This story is a reminder of how arrogance can be a hindrance in the way of success.
Confidence is an important factor when it comes to presenting oneself through presentation. Confidence helps to reach out to the audience and helps to convey the message of the presentation. Whereas, arrogance may lead the presentation to be harsh and rude to the audience. It may also cause lack of discipline and respect to the audience. So, for a better presentation confidence is a must attribute and it is better for the success of the project not to be arrogant. As an IT personal one should rather be confident than arrogant. 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Green IT


Green IT simply refers to the concept of saving energy and energy resources by controlling the energy consumption, where possible i.e. home or office. It does not necessarily mean replacing the existing equipment but managing the equipment such that energy is saved. For instance the present equipment can be completely turned off when not in use and hence save energy. It also includes using simple calculation to display energy saved by power management. The amount of energy saved can easily be calculated by just taking the meter reading. But for more efficient and accurate reading of power management high-tech gadgetry can also be used. The concept of going green can also go beyond just saving energy. It can also include recycling of redundant equipment responsibly. But recycling equipment is not possible in day to day basis and is a rather more complex matter. However, a person doesn't need to be an expert of power management to save energy in a daily basis. Even with a little effort like switching the equipment to the plug, huge amount energy can be saved. Green IT is a very important issue and everyone should be devoted to control energy wastage and save energy.
Even a small change can make a big difference.
My Energy Consumption


 The above calculator can be used for calculating the energy consumption and to find out how much energy has been wasted while the equipment is plugged in 'sleep-mode' or 'off-mode'. It automatically calculates how much energy has been spent and the amount of energy that can be saved with just a little effort. Such kind of calculator helps to manage and control wastage of energy.
The concept of green IT is very essential for the good health of the environment and for effective cost management. Even through small efforts positive changes can be achieved in terms of power consumption and carbon emission.