Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Get mobile broadband access for your organization with a donated fourth-generation (4G) modem or wireless hotspot from the Mobile Beacon Donation Program. This USB modem is handy for someone who often travels with their laptop, and needs broadband access as they go. CLEAR Stick Atlas. CLEAR Spot 4G Apollo.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Your nonprofit or library can save up to 40 percent on commercial Dell products, including laptops, desktops, servers, printers, and more. They can save up to 30 percent on Dell laptops, desktops, TVs, gaming systems, accessories, and more. Then, after one year, you can request access to discounted rates again from TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2016

TechSoup also provides discounted access to new hardware directly from Dell at up to 40 percent off. Choose from desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, and accessories. Staff and volunteers at your organization or library can also purchase products through this program for their personal use and save up to 40 percent.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2016

But it’s not always easy to do so with a standard mouse or laptop trackpad. Have no fear, as WordPress comes with “accessibility mode for widgets” which allows you to add them without the (sometimes) annoying drag-and-drop requirement. Visit your Media Library and select an image, then click on the Edit Image button.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? Not only have the people working on the project been building up their list of locations with free Wi-Fi access, but they've also started to focus on marketing and outreach for the service.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

It contains three things: A laptop computer. The overall benefit of mobile broadband Internet access in conjunction with laptops is that mobile case managers can do nearly everything they need to do for people in the community without having to come in to the office. " Low-Cost Devices. Cloud Computing / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. In this project, the Candlelighters CyberKids program provides young cancer patients with a laptop with Microsoft Windows and Office.

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Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

Only access or knowingly attempt to access data that you are authorized to use as a part of your role and job responsibilities. Protect confidential information by encrypting it, limiting access to it, minimizing the number of copies of it, and deleting the data when it is no longer needed. See Tip #11 ).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 29, 2010

As part of my holiday greetings this year, I would like to introduce you to two young people who have used Benetech’s Bookshare library to reach academic excellence and find the books that keep them engaged in their off hours. You can read our full profile of Steffon here. Cerebral palsy makes it difficult for Jessica to hold a book.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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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

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. In this project, the Candlelighters CyberKids program provides young cancer patients with a laptop with Microsoft Windows and Office.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2017

Protecting Patron Privacy in Public Libraries. As technology changes rapidly, libraries and librarians are working hard to keep up with digital security issues to better protect the privacy of their users. Spruce up your QuickBooks know-how.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2013

Recently, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) published guides to help community organizations create or expand programs to close the digital divide. Collectively, these agencies served an estimated 30,000 people who were part of the digital divide.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2016

We had the opportunity to create a special private site where qualified nonprofits and libraries could get access to unique, ever-changing Dell discounts. The immediate answer is that there is currently no way to give users access to the catalog without initial validation. And these are solid and reasonable questions.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

Find Out Who Owns Data You Upload — and Who Can Access It. In late 2016, note-taking service Evernote caught some flack for a change in its privacy policy that would have allowed employees to be able to access customers' data stored on Evernote's servers. Keep an Eye on Who Has Access to What.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Post Tornado, the Library Is Open in Joplin. Remote Access Proves Critical to New Zealand NGO After Earthquake. Used Laptops Needed for Earthquake Victims in Haiti: You Can Help! TechSoup Japan Disaster Relief Program Launches to Assist Local NGOs. Updates from TechSoup's Partner and Friends in Japan.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

Now available at TechSoup: Wirelessly connect desktops, laptops, and printers to your network with hardware from the Brocade donation program. These donated access points and controllers offer a number of benefits to your nonprofit, library, or foundation. Donated Brocade Mobility Wireless Access Points and Controllers.

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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. Tablet computers: So maybe your iPad isn't a replacement for your desktop or laptop, but the Surface Pro is getting awfully close. Your cost: $400.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So even when you're offline, you can still tell your nonprofit or library's story with SlideRocket. Cloud-Based and Offline Access. They're more portable than a laptop, and they have larger display screens than mobile phones. Like PowerPoint, SlideRocket lets you create customized slides with text, images, and media.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2017

We hope that the following how-to directions will be useful for nonprofits and libraries to help their constituents and patrons see text and images on their screens more clearly. To make it even bigger, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Larger Text , then set the switch to On. The view is set to Standard by default.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

reveals a host of smart new features that our nonprofit, charity, and library members will all find more useful. Let's back up a minute first and discuss what surveying can mean for the nonprofit and public library sector. For starters, several features expand access for those using mobile devices. Now with 5.0,

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? We curated a list of the most useful Windows 8 apps for nonprofits and libraries. See an overview of Windows 8 hardware and a glimpse into Microsoft's plans for future tablets, laptops and other devices. Learn how Windows 8 is designed with accessibility in mind.

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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. The Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit , our comprehensive guide to ensuring that your nonprofit or library is prepared for disasters, security breaches, data loss, and more.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server allows non-technical users to set up a multi-user computing environment, such as a classroom, computer lab, or public access stations, all without the support of dedicated IT staff. So your computer lab, classroom, or public access stations will be up and running in no time. That's all there is to it!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

These additional hardware components are called access devices. Charles Brennick, Founder and Director of Interconnection , shares his advice for selecting the right access devices for your Windows MultiPoint Server environment. What is an Access Device? Access devices connect user stations to the host computer.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2013

Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? We curated a list of the most useful Windows 8 apps for nonprofits and libraries. See an overview of Windows 8 hardware and a glimpse into Microsoft's plans for future tablets, laptops and other devices. Learn how Windows 8 is designed with accessibility in mind.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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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

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. It allows staff to view and reorganize documents in folders on individual laptops and then sync changes to the Box online platform. And we've enjoyed the sync function.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

Now available to nonprofits, charities, and libraries through TechSoup, Bitdefender security products protect individual PCs and Macs as well as enterprise networks. A two-way firewall continuously monitors Internet connections and prevents unauthorized access — even on a WiFi network or when working remotely. Drum roll, please!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

Eligible nonprofits, charities, foundations, and libraries can now request Office Standard 2013 and Office Professional 2013 editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup: Office Standard 2013 (admin fee: $24). The latest version of Microsoft Office is here! Office Professional Plus 2013 (admin fee: $32). Free Webinar!

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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. It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. I’d also modestly recommend our Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries. Here’s what it all looked like to me.

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