Dutch firm heats homes for free using cloud server power

You've probably noticed how hot a computer can get if it's doing something taxing, like playing a game, for example. The same thing happens with server farms, but on a larger scale. Dutch startup Nerdalize aims to ditch the usual server farm setup and put internet-connected servers in people's homes, using the excess heat to warm the homes free-of-charge. .. Continue Reading Dutch firm heats homes for free using cloud server power

Section: Computers

Tags: Computer, Heating, Home, Processor

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