Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Interested in winning a free refurbished laptop or tablet? Dell Core Windows 7 Laptop from InterConnection. HP EliteBook 8440p Core i5 Windows 7 Laptop from PCRR. Both laptops come preloaded with Microsoft Office 2010, a Windows operating system, and Microsoft Security Essentials. Are you … A U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

August set the one-month record for new users for any operating system. More than 90 percent of laptop and desktop PCs are running some version of Windows. If you're part of that 90 percent, here is a roundup of resources to help you learn about, install, and use Windows 10. A Microsoft account and Internet access.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

One thing that has not changed, however, is the need to have access to all of this data in a common location so that it can be analyzed, and then leveraged as effectively as possible to build the strongest relationships possible with donors, supporters, and other organizational constituents. Okay, so what exactly is ‘the cloud’?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 18, 2021

Increasingly using technology, the internet, digitization of the assets, and data pose security risks and threats to every business. Explain about IPS and IDS. IPS is s/w or the h/w that prevents unauthorized and malicious intrusions to the private network, endpoint systems, or any other infrastructure systems.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

First, let’s make sure we’re on the same page about what fundraising platforms are and why they’re a good investment for your nonprofit. Online fundraising platforms are software solutions that your nonprofit can use to solicit, accept, and process donations made via the internet. What are online fundraising platforms?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

But then, your coworker calls and informs you that your donation page is broken, your organization's CRM just ate half of its entries, and the kitchen dishwasher is flooding… Guess you probably should pack along your laptop. You can access VoIP services from any location with a phone, mobile phone, or any Internet-connected device.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

You can wirelessly connect desktops, laptops, and printers to your network with hardware from the Brocade Donation Program or develop your nonprofit's wired and wireless network with hardware from the Cisco Donation Program. Brocade 7131 Series Access Points. These controllers work with Brocade wireless access points.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. Celebgate Is About More Than Photos. There was no intentional sharing by the celebrities — they were hacked.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

We then did check-ins on how the MultiPoint Server system held up under use. It is a medium-sized library about 60 miles north of Seattle in northern Washington State. We worked with library director, Maggie Buckholz, and Janet Royer, the library system administrator and circulation supervisor. 1 ThinNetworks USB Hub.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 23, 2020

A massive 94% of internet users use email , so it’s the perfect way to reach out to your supporters and secure those donations! By segmenting the list of emails, you can make the email more relevant to the receiver, the demographic they’re in and the issues they care about most. Access quick feedback.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

We then did check-ins on how the MultiPoint Server system held up under use. Joy was previously the librarian in a large, five-county district library system and when she took the La Conner position, she found that she had no IT support on site and a limited budget. Internet connectivity was via a T1 line. 1 USB Hub.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

We then did check-ins on how the MultiPoint Server system held up under use. Joy was previously the librarian in a large, five-county district library system and when she took the La Conner position, she found that she had no IT support on site and a limited budget. Internet connectivity was via a T1 line. 1 USB Hub.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2013

In a perfect world, your nonprofit would have the resources to equip every worker and volunteer with a secure laptop. Use Guest Access Control. If you work with a large number of volunteers, it’s not realistic to make sure each and every one uses the Internet responsibly. That’s not a bad thing. Volunteers—i.e.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

When we connect to the Internet or a network, we face daunting risks that most of us would rather not think about, from invasions of privacy (Want to share keystrokes, passwords, or credit cards with a cyber criminal?) Remote access (networks). This new addition serves to emphasize how essential up-to-date security is.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

It's the definite article that causes problems, implying there's an easy way to think about the issues surrounding the inequitable access to technology -- and perhaps an easy solution. Sure, the average price of a computer has been falling for years, but that doesn't take into account the recurring cost of Internet access.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

TechSoup’s fiscal year is about to end in June. And, feel safe with the new 2014 Bitdefender Internet Security , a product of the year with top marks from PCMag , AV-Test, and AV-Comparatives. We know that transitioning to new computers and updated operating systems can take months, but upgrading is easier than you might think.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 24, 2016

Everywhere you look there are posts about millennials, mainly focusing on their abilities in comparison to their predecessors. There are some really fun ones out there, about how millennials are weaker than their parents, and how their neurological wiring explains their short attention spans. How to Train and Develop Millennials.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Watch a video demo to learn about Windows 8's new features and how to navigate around the new interface. See an overview of Windows 8 hardware and a glimpse into Microsoft's plans for future tablets, laptops and other devices. Read our comparison of the two operating systems. TechSoup Windows 8 Resources.

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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. Learn More About Enterprise Security. Using this system to manage your telephony results in increased flexibility and mobility. Let's Talk About Hardware.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

When it comes to donations, we're currently thinking about a few generations. Each generation has unique traits we need to think about when trying to build relationships and deepen our engagement. We're already framing our issues in ways that appeal to them, and have the systems to support that.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Watch a video demo to learn about Windows 8's new features and how to navigate around the new interface. See an overview of Windows 8 hardware and a glimpse into Microsoft's plans for future tablets, laptops and other devices. Read our comparison of the two operating systems. TechSoup Windows 8 Resources.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

I recently learned that online fundraising made up only about 5% of total annual giving in 2008. Because I spend all day, every day in front of a laptop tweeting about my Facebook links. It's hard to imagine why Internet access should matter to a hunger organization or an after-school program, but it does.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The average smartphone outperforms the laptop computer of the previous decade. Emerging tablet computing devices, such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy, promise the benefit of mobile access with a larger form factor than a phone screen, making it much easier to do work in the field. We Need to Have a Meeting! What do you think?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

About the Prize. Previous winners have developed open-source applications and systems that are free, shareable, and benefit organizations that work to benefit others. A program or system that has proven indispensable to accomplishing your goals? Is there open-source software that your organization is fond of?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Tablet sales are up 53% while laptop and desktop computers are down 11% from the previous year. This virtual desktop solution connects to a nonprofit or school’s existing computer system very quickly and allows older computers to run Windows 7 and Windows applications as well as new PCs. Big Data and the Internet of Things.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

I’ll be sharing blog posts about my experience here. This post is brief re-cap about what I learned about technology innovation investments to develop new social media platforms and apps for the Arab World. The option was developing a sophisticated filtering system to edit out the offensive words was not possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

see those pink arrows) This took about an hour on the phone with the technical support guy at Dell who walked through opening up the CPU and swapping out the four bars of RAM and rebooting. The latter is annoying, but I could fix that blue screen of death and by reinstalling the operating system. I don't need this to happen to me.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2014

We thought you’d like to know about some of our less well-known product donation gems for faith-based organizations. Mobile Beacon offers hotspot devices with $10 unlimited 4G mobile broadband data for use when you’re working or traveling in places without Internet access. Refurbished Computer Initiative.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

Five years ago, it was the laptop. Here is what a group of certified tech geeks thinks about the tablets on market. It doesn’t replace my laptop, but I sure get a lot of use out of it. –Tom Dropbox - managing files across devices, access to documents when on the road, or quickly sharing files with others.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Keep supporters updated with email blasts about fundraisers they can participate and set up a social media calendar to easily post across social media platforms. DonorPerfect.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 21, 2007

I’ve installed more versions of varied Linux flavors than I could even think about remembering (going all the way back to the first or second versions of Slackware in the mid-90s). I’m not about to change that. Week 1 I should have taken pictures – unboxing a new laptop is a lot of fun. I certainly will see.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 1, 2015

While the majority of nonprofits are using the cloud for common tasks like email, only about 15% are using cloud-based accounting and fundraising solutions. Cloud service providers handle maintenance and accessibility issues, including security. And changes do not need to be applied to everyone’s individual computer.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 3, 2011

These platforms: provide access to real-time data regardless of location. give you on-the-go access to systems and information via the Internet and mobile devices. They needed a new system to help them provide technical and operational assistance to grantees across the globe.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

A Bit About How RCI Started. All of our RCI-refurbished PCs come with the Windows 7 operating system, and all come with Office 2007. All models also come with Symantec Norton Antivirus and also with system restore capabilities. They're urging everyone to donate their discarded laptops to InterConnection as part of this work.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Accessibility. Strange News.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

Technology can be a huge barrier for inclusion if we don’t consider the digital divide of skills, tools, and Internet speeds when selecting platforms and tools for meetings. When you use the chat box, those at their own device have easier access to read. You can then have a productive discussion about what people have already shared.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Complete data tell a complete story about – and to – foundation stakeholders. Data integration is the process that consolidates data from different sources into a unified and cohesive information system, typically your main system of record. Integration applications can do a lot of the ‘heavy lifting.’

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