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Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

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Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. But did you know that our work is global? Reform Copyright.

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Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries

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Windows 8 comes with built-in security software , but there are also third-party security apps available as well. Visit NetSquared and Microsoft for more details on the contest. Microsoft acquired Skype last year so the voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service has a brand new look for Windows 8.

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Nonprofit Tech Resources: TechSoup Is Your One-Stop Shop

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TechSoup is justifiably famous for our product donations, but we also have great digital and in-person training resources for your charity, foundation, or library. Find out about our trove of how-to articles, weekly webinars, discussion forums, Netsquared in-person training events, and new step-by-step online courses. How-to Articles.

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July NetSquared Think Tank Round-Up: Building a Culture of Accessibility

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This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. But in dealing with software issues and the visually impaired, it can be a challenge. Basic Website Changes -" Many software and web developers can institute very basic changes in order to accommodate those with visual impairments.

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Announcing the Microsoft 2011 Technology for Good Contest Winners

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This post originally appeared on TechSoup's NetSquared Blog and was authored by Claire Sale. That's why they donate software to eligible nonprofit organizations and public libraries to help them use technology to further their missions. Microsoft believes technology can do amazing things.

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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

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In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge Global Tweet Chat Recap

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Each tweet chat covered a different facet of digital storytelling and featured storytelling experts and nonprofit and library participants. Paris, France & Manchester, United Kingdom: Camilla Burg of Wiser.org , an online platform to connect those working on sustainability issues, and Steven Flower of Manchester NetSquared.