Lower your electric bill by rearranging one surge protector so that “always on” electronics are plugged in on the “unswitched” side and optional electronics (like cell phone chargers or bedside lamps) are plugged in on the “switched” side.

Switch the surge protector on at night when your electronics are charging, and turn it off in the morning when you disconnect.

Check out Gina’s Power Strip Optimization over at Lifehacker for more ideas.

(This Monday Quick Tip is part of Blog Action Day, a day of blogging devoted to the environment.)