Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

This goes for laptops as well as any servers or databases. Always use systems in a professional manner and with good judgment. Make sure that your laptop’s hard drive is encrypted, and use encrypted devices whenever possible to minimize the risk of a data breach. Change your password periodically in accordance with your policy.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 18, 2021

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. IPS stands for Intrusion Prevention System. IDS stands for the Intrusion Detection System. The activity is reported or alerted to the administration or SIEM system.

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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. Luckily, I backed it up before I left on my laptop, but I lost all the photos I took on my trip.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

These days, conversely, not only is there far more data to get into development database systems-of-record, but more and more systems, both data sources and data destinations, reside in the cloud. So that adds levels of safety but also of complexity in managing and exchanging data. Okay, so what exactly is ‘the cloud’?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Obviously, you can't shut down the server running your website or email, but do you need the file server or the print server running? According to Green Home Huddle "Your cell phone charger, iPod charger, laptop charger, etc. keep drawing electricity even if your phone/iPod/laptop/etc isn't charging.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Shut down all non-server computers : Don't leave desktop and laptop computers in sleep mode. Obviously, you can't shut down the server running your website or email, but do you need the file server or the print server running? According to Green Home Huddle "Your cell phone charger, iPod charger, laptop charger, etc.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Computerless February 20, 2007 My laptop is in the shop. It’s a lucky thing my partner has a laptop I can beg and borrow (stealing might cause issues.) I’ll spare you the details.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Goodbye Microsoft… March 29, 2007 Just today, I received in the mail some Sony Vaio Picturebook laptops, courtesy of Gavin’s regular potlatch program. That’s easier than it sounds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2012

In other words, copy the file onto a USB stick and then walk over to the other computer where the printer is hooked up and print it. In addition, there are many times when I’m working on my laptop in another area of the house and would love to be able to send a document to print.

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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. The minimum system requirements for Windows 10 are very similar to Windows 7 (very modest indeed): Processor: 1 GHz or faster. System settings. File explorer.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

Many nonprofit organizations rely on outdated software and legacy systems, mainly because of low funds and generally restricted access to cutting edge technology. As users keep moving their business-critical applications to the cloud, they realize that there is a reduced need to upgrade their systems.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Disclaimer: I shall start this post by stating that the internal views of this article are that of the blogger himself and not Gyrus Systems as an entity. The first two topics will focus on the direction of the “Learning Management Systems Industry (LMS).” Learning and Development: The Presidential Debate Edition.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server is an operating system, and installing it is much like installing Windows 8 on a computer. Download the MultiPoint Server installation file and burn it to a CD or DVD or save it to a flash drive. Insert the CD/DVD or flash drive that includes the installation files into the "host" computer.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Plus: Norton 360 includes tools for tuning up your systems and up to 2 GB of secure online storage to simplify backing up or recovering your data. BackupPC : A high-performance, enterprise-grade system for backing up Linux, Windows, and Mac desktops and laptops to a server's disk. Four Free Tools for Backup and Security.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

Critical personal data is never transmitted, USB flash drives are scanned by default, and when you delete sensitive files, no trace is left behind for snoops. Scanning does not interfere with computer performance, and the program automatically checks for outdated security, missed security patches, and unsafe system settings.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

TechSoup Stock) This professional-grade backup and recovery tool offers full, partial, and incremental backups, compresses files to save storage space, and works with Windows 7. Symantec Norton Ghost 15.0 BackupPC is highly configurable and easy to install and maintain.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

I have become a complete devotee of Dokuwiki , which I use locally on my laptop, for my to do lists, notes, etc. I love it because it’s really easy to set up and back up (it’s all files, not in a database,) and it’s has draft autosaves (yay!). I am an avid Wiki user. Different enough to drive me crazy.

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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. VoIP telecommunications services — like those available from our donor partner BetterWorld Telecom — provide nonprofits with flexible and hosted telephone systems.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Get the Latest Microsoft Products for Every Part of Your IT System. TechSoup's hardware programs offer both new and factory-refurbished commercial-grade laptop and desktop computers to our members. Explore Autodesk tools. See the Autodesk FAQ page for a list of free and paid training resources for its design applications.

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

I also need to be able to work on the move: I need my "virtual desk" in front of me quickly, whether from my laptop or some other desk or smart device. Collaborative Files I couldn't get through my day without Dropbox , which I have blogged about before. Within a personal file space, you can define shared folders with others.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2009

If you're a ThinkPad user, you may have noticed for some time now that the ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) feature is no longer available for your laptop. TVSU is a tool that automatically checks for, downloads, and installs the latest updates for your computer.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2014

We just recently hosted a free webinar on upgrading Windows operating systems. Of course, you should check the Windows 8 and Windows 7 system requirements to confirm whether your existing hardware can support a newer operating system. Our Upgrading Windows Operating Systems FAQ. See Windows 8 on Older PCs?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Millions more are already using Google's Android mobile operating system and, additionally, a Google tablet prototype was unveiled recently. The device's hardware includes components not currently found in a traditional desktop computer or laptop. It's promised battery life is ten hours -- longer than any laptop to date.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

Five years ago, it was the laptop. It doesn’t replace my laptop, but I sure get a lot of use out of it. –Tom When I look at any piece of technology (business or personal), my first instinct is to evaluate the hardware and software eco-system around it to support the tablet in question. We’ve done your homework for you.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

You may think your data isn't desirable, but if you hold fundraising events and have donor data in your files, provide direct services to your community and have client health records or domestic violence shelter rosters, and so on, then your data is desirable by someone. Why It Should Matter to Organizations.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

Perhaps your donors are in the CRM, your advocates and evangelists are in an Excel spreadsheet, and your program beneficiaries are in paper files. Maybe some of those constituents are on the laptop of an employee who works remotely and can't connect to the CRM. The DARA system is a wheel, or maybe it's an ouroboros.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

Perhaps your donors are in the CRM, your advocates and evangelists are in an Excel spreadsheet, and your program beneficiaries are in paper files. Maybe some of those constituents are on the laptop of an employee who works remotely and can't connect to the CRM. The DARA system is a wheel, or maybe it's an ouroboros.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2019

Get your employees set up with an encrypted laptop and make sure they sign into a secure VPN to help protect extremely sensitive IPs. Leverage email and collaboration tools that allow users to securely access office applications and share files using computers and mobile devices. Use secure cloud-based services. Final Thoughts.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 9, 2008

But what I realized was that the whole WPA thing with my laptop added to the pile of “little problems I haven’t solved yet.&# Of course with my mac, I opened up the system preferences, checked a button, and, voila! I do demand a lot of my system. Needless to say, I’m doing that right now.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

They have an integrated, cloud-based IT system in which everyone has laptops and merely needs some way to get to the Internet to plug in to 350.org. For file sharing we use Box.net. What Can Be Done with a Cloud IT System? " Jon was very matter of fact. For office productivity we use Google Apps.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With an auction platform, you can run an in-person, virtual, or hybrid auction easily, and all your guests can bid on the items they want from their smartphones, laptops, and tablets from anywhere in the world. When you’re deciding between several solutions, look at the system you currently have in place and identify where you need help.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The school system had one of the worst high school dropout rates in the nation and a high level of crime per capita. The library included 300 donated and library-owned books as well as laptops so evacuees could check on the status of their communities, file insurance claims, and communicate with family members.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 1, 2015

A recent report from TechSoup found that beyond email and file storage, most nonprofits are reluctant to embrace the cloud for their other organizational needs. Less than a decade ago, we installed software on our own internal systems using physical compact discs. The Changing Landscape of Technology.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2015

Right, of course that data is in an Excel file on the Invisible Man’s laptop, wherever he is. Many CRMs let you manage everything all in one system. But, anyway, they live at… oh, we didn’t keep track of that information? Yikes, well, do we know when they last volunteered?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 7, 2011

Now just a few days away from that annual week of coolness, Jessica is prepping to lead a session on that crazy system, known as ROWE, so we invited her to share a little insight here in Connection Café Take it away Jessica. Your files could only be found in massive file cabinets. Five years ago? Ten years ago?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

They have an integrated, cloud-based IT system in which everyone has laptops and merely needs some way to get to the Internet to plug in to 350.org. For file sharing we use Box.net. What Can Be Done with a Cloud IT System? " Jon was very matter of fact. For office productivity we use Google Apps.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Data integration is the process that consolidates data from different sources into a unified and cohesive information system, typically your main system of record. Historically, data integration was done manually, ie, by keying data from one system into another. Integration applications can do a lot of the ‘heavy lifting.’

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