NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

IFRC joined in early 2011. 6) Sign-up for donated software from TechSoup and Idealware. No nonprofit should be going it alone and buying software and hardware retail. 7) Partner with a corporation to get their laptops and other equipment coming off lease. 8) Rent your software on-line. That's a win-win.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. In most cases, we sent them the instructions, hardware, and software they'd need and then stood back and watched how the installation went. Patrons can also bring their own laptops and tablets and use the library's free WiFi.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. In most cases, we sent them the instructions, hardware, and software they'd need and then stood back and watched how the installation went. Patrons can also bring their own laptops and tablets and use the library's free WiFi.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

A September 2011 industry report published by the Professional Convention Management Association found that respondents spent an average of over $7,000 on internet access, and only 37% provided free WiFi to attendees. The feedback from our post-conference survey told me a few other things, but more about that in a bit.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

In June of this year (2011) we obtained 26 computers through the RCI Program at TechSoup. I was on the TechSoup website seeking vendor and software recommendations when I came across an RCI highlight. Here is their conversation: Keli: How long has your organization been using refurbished computers? Keli: What do you use them for?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

In this blog post, I'll compare costs and energy usage for a WMS setup versus a conventional setup in which every user has a laptop or desktop computer. A WMS computer system has less upfront hardware costs, as well as less maintenance and software costs. WMS can also use legacy hardware, such as old laptops or desktop computers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Shipments of smartphones exceeded those of PCs way back in 2011. But Windows 8 or versions of it will run on an array of smartphones, laptops, hybrid laptops, desktop computers, and tablet computers. Windows 8 now has Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software integrated in the OS. Some Windows 8 Downsides.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Microsoft's Windows MultiPoint Server (WMS) is a thin client or shared resource computing software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. The software includes MultiPoint Manager, which allows managers to monitor workstations, block content, and project content from station to station.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

A MultiPoint lab has fewer initial hardware costs, less ongoing maintenance, and lower software costs. Windows MultiPoint Server software is ordinarily available through academic or commercial volume licensing. The software is ordinarily downloaded from the Internet and burned to a CD or loaded on a flash drive.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Protect your donor, client, and project information across your entire network of "endpoints" (desktops, laptops, and servers) with Symantec's donated enterprise-level security software. Endpoint Protection suites guard against botnets, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits, spam, and spyware.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Internally, take inventory of all the various assets you have, from servers to websites to software. I only have my laptop and my notebook with me, so all I need is an outlet and the wifi password to get to work. What are the technologies that support community-driven engagement and models of working?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

He got the NTEN Award IN 2011. It probably won’t be until 2015 or later that tablets reach the point where they can replace a laptop or desktop completely – office application use is still too stunted by the small screens and keyboard issues – but more and more people will have them. John Merritt.

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