Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We are now looking for a half-time general counsel to join our team and manage the host of legal issues we are always investigating. The new WIPO Marrakesh Treaty for the Blind: we were an integral part of the team advocating for it, and how do we make it real as the leading library for the blind with global ambitions? What’s next?

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 17, 2017

Don’t forget: unless a site operates on a managed WordPress hosting service, users will have to manually initiate the update. is the generation of thumbnail previews for PDF files which are automatically displayed in the media library. Another new feature of WordPress 4.7 As previously mentioned, 4.7

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Byte Technology

JULY 18, 2017

And Typekit fonts are easy to add to your site, they won’t affect page load speeds and, because them come from Adobe’s own “content delivery network,” they load much quicker than if you were hosting them on your own site. To begin, create a Typekit account by visiting typekit.com.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Your post-event planning should include marketing landing pages, dashboards, or even full-on webpages as a way of hosting the post-event information, follow-up details, and sales information. Email the Recorded Content Library With Limited Access. You’ll likely need to host these files on your webpage.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. As a result, we quickly became the largest online library for people with print disabilities. said Stevie. Thanks Stevie!

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’ve never hosted an online summit before, the task can understandably seem daunting. A virtual summit is usually a multi-day, interdisciplinary gathering of like-minded individuals hosted online. Why Should You Host an Online Summit? Remind them that you have created an asset library, so sharing requires only a few clicks.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 2, 2013

After a transplant and a few initial scars, we''re excited to report the new platform is alive and rejuvenated with a fresh new face and a host of new features to help you engage in the community. Searchable resource library with easy file uploading. Mobile-friendly email notifications.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 15, 2012

To add image descriptions to a DAISY book, a teacher or other user of digital texts could visit a website that is hosting Poet, such as poet.diagramcenter.org and upload a book from their school server, or select a book that has already been uploaded.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

We'll kick this off with a completely original, new, and free fundraising service for charities, churches, and libraries. If your nonprofit meets the eligibility criteria , hosting a social impact experience is free. Your charity can host local workshops, activities, and tours so guests can get to know your cause.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2013

Back in February, we hosted the webinar QuickBooks 2013 Made Easy for Nonprofits and Charities. In that webinar, I spoke with QuickBooks Made Easy's Gregg Bossen on the updates to QuickBooks that were relevant to nonprofits, charities, and libraries. How to delete unwanted transactions from the import file.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

This software as a service model of computing has the added environmental and budgetary benefit of needing a less robust computer system, servers, and installed software to host these applications. collaborative work online and hosted by Google or Yahoo, TechSoup has. Additional Resources. Online Project Management Tools.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The best part is that one central "host" computer does all the work for multiple user stations, reducing the cost and effort associated with maintaining multiple computers. InterConnection has teamed up with TechSoup to help nonprofits, libraries, and refurbishers learn about and implement Windows MultiPoint Server.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. Not sure which web conferencing tool makes sense for your nonprofit or library? GoToMeeting allows 25 users and a host to collaborate securely on the web and over the phone. and Android devices.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’ve never hosted an online summit before, the task can understandably seem daunting. A virtual summit is usually a multi-day, interdisciplinary gathering of like-minded individuals hosted online. Why Should You Host an Online Summit? Remind them that you have created an asset library, so sharing requires only a few clicks.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

You can add other criteria as well, such as type of file (like JPG only), type of image (like only faces), and even colors you want in the image. Creative Commons Search is another search engine that searches multiple sites simultaneously, including Flickr, Open Clip Art Library , Pixabay , and several more.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This can streamline everything from new employee onboarding to cross-team collaboration and secure file sharing. Top feature: Adobe users have access to a robust asset library of over 195 million royalty-free Adobe Stock collection photos, videos, and music. Prices vary based on the hosting provider you choose.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

It’s all too easy for group projects to bury teams in mountains of emails and file versions that hold you back from what you’re really trying to get done. free Cloud online collaboration nonprofits libraries cloud computing' We get it – completely. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Who Is Podio for?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Now that you've set up your network, you need to keep it safe, and to think about what it can do beyond file sharing and managing your Internet access. Our Virus Vaccination and Computer Security Forum , hosted by security expert Gary Lamontagne. Keep Your Networks Secure. A free endpoint-level security webinar.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

As long as you have a browser (it is compatible with the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome), you can use Office Web Apps to view and edit files on devices that don't have Office installed on them. Office is available through TechSoup to eligible nonprofits, charities, libraries, and foundations.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

In some cases, you can host certain cloud services yourself. For example, you can use SharePoint to host and share files instead of going with a third-party cloud storage provider like Box. If you're a large organization with plenty of technical resources and expertise, you may be able to manage a self-hosted cloud service.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

The multimedia applications allow virtual work groups to use the Internet to see each others' faces in small windows on their monitors, hear each others' voices on computer speakers, deliver presentations, edit files, and collaborate on whiteboards. So far, the Skype premium mobile phone app allows only group audio calls.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

fast; contents of a library (accounting) Answer. Libraries can collect fees on them or lend them out. GoDaddy Website Builder, Hosting, and Search Visibility. Record training webinars and save them as video files. Greek mythological figure with the weight of the world on his shoulders ( scheduling ) Answer. Get connected.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. It also has back-end tools including hosted Exchange (email), SharePoint (file serving), and Lync (messaging and conferencing). I’d also modestly recommend our Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. If you want more control over the content before it's published, you'll need to record and edit the audio file before it's uploaded.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit’s or library’s data and computers are always there. Check out our Computer Security Forum hosted by security expert Gary Lamontagne.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

What it does: Dropbox is a cloud-based file sharing platform that allows you to store and share photos, documents, and other files. How you can use it: If you’re still storing your files directly on your computer, it’s time to consider a secure, cloud-based storage system. WooCommerce. Kindful CRM Integration: No.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Each network has its own file server. Windows MultiPoint Server. is a thin client or shared resource computing.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

The Library Society of the World is one I use frequently. It doesn’t allow commenting on documents, but it’s a great place to create a libary of resources without hosting them yourselves. We open every file submitted before publishing it to the website. Some are medium sized and open, but still centered around a discipline.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With fundraising tools , nonprofits can run dynamic fundraising campaigns, process donations, and host fundraising events. However, before you can start hosting your first peer-to-peer fundraiser , it’s important to find the right peer-to-peer software. Peer-to-peer platforms. Other Nonprofit Tools. Accounting software.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

In our TechSoup Global NGO cloud survey we found that people in nonprofits and libraries are indeed concerned about data security in the cloud the world over. OnLive , a popular cloud-hosted gaming service, recently filed for bankruptcy. Can cloud vendors simply close your account without notice?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

ReadyTalk's web and audio conferencing service is available for donation to eligible nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup. We also hosted dozens of webinars each year to help our technology vendor clients meet their own lead generation goals. Read Anita's bio at the end of the post.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2013

Through organizations like Tech Impact and TechSoup , these online services are being offered at a significant discount to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and private foundations. Since everything they need to do their work is hosted securely online, they don't really need a company computer. Plus, this trend is accelerating.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

The expanded offerings to charities include Office 365 , Azure for building and hosting applications, Dynamics 365 database, Power BI f or data visualization, and Enterprise Mobility Suite. Foundations added Microsoft Dynamics CRM , Visual Studio Enterprise , and Box , for online file-sharing and collaboration.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2014

I've been warning about the end of XP for months now , urging nonprofits, charities, and libraries to upgrade as soon as possible. We just recently hosted a free webinar on upgrading Windows operating systems. There are essentially no good excuses to stay with XP. Reason 1: I Can't Afford to Upgrade My Hardware.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Files: Is your organization the holder of the official record of something? Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files? This can include the history of the organization, testimonials, ways to access important documents or files held by the nonprofit, stories of impact, personalized swag, and a welcome letter, or more.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. OCASI has about 30 staff in their Toronto office, and before Google Apps they were using a hosted email solution.

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