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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

Non Profit Quarterly

Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. Although we did not start with a particular emphasis on equity and access, this theme came up regularly in our conversations with the field.

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How to Reuse Old Laptops with Windows MultiPoint Server

Tech Soup

Do you have an old laptop lying around that you're not sure what to do with? Windows MultiPoint Server lets you turn that old laptop into a fully functioning Windows user station – even if the old machine isn't actually up-to-date enough to run current versions of Windows or other software. How does this magic happen?

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Windows 8: Designed for Accessibility

Tech Soup

Microsoft's latest operating system also delivers when it comes to its accessibility and assistive technology features, namely the Narrator and Magnifier. Additionally, Microsoft's next generation of Windows 8 touch screen devices, such as tablets and laptops, are designed with accessibility in mind.

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5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Cloud Computing

TechImpact

Cloud computing, simply put, is a way for your computer to access computing power via the internet. When using a cloud-based email system from your laptop for example, your machine is not doing any of the raw computations, it is simply displaying the results of computations that are happening elsewhere. Very low upfront costs.

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11 Nonprofit Websites That Look Great on iPads

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Do you attempt to create one website that looks good on desktops and laptops, tablets, Internet TVs, and smartphones using responsive Web design – or have multiple websites to accommodate viewing on different devices? Either way, both options are difficult to implement for nonprofits with limited budgets.

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7 Things Nonprofits Should Know About Virtual Desktops

TechImpact

With a virtual desktop, everything that you see on your computer screen (the operating system) is actually located on a server rather than on your computer’s local drive. Virtual OS systems are shared. Rather than having one OS to a system, an OS can be distributed to multiple computers. Access from outside the office.

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Best Practices for Securing Data in Humanitarian Crisis Situations

Saleforce Nonprofit

We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm. The first step is to clearly understand why the system, application, or data collection ought to exist in the first place. Learn more. Learn more in the MFA Guide.

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