Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2015

Some large tech companies are well along in a race to provide low-cost broadband Internet access to the world's people … from space. space exploration company, filed a request to the FCC earlier this year for permission to test satellites for Internet broadcasting. There are some big names in this race.

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TechImpact

JUNE 12, 2014

Because the cloud allows information to be accessed regardless of location, as long as an internet connection is present, the cloud is ideal for nonprofits working in a myriad of geographies. Return on investment is important, however contrary that might sound to a nonprofit. Data on dollars.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This sounds like a great campaign idea, when it comes to asking for donations, but according to Giving In A Digital World , the fad may not be as popular with consumers as it is with businesses. The second most popular source is the Internet at 58%, and then in-store displays at 51%. Image courtesy of Marketing.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2014

I feel squeamish admitting this (erm, publicly, no less…), given that I work for a tech organization. And because I suspect that I am not a lone wolf in this tech world, allow me to share My Three Biggest Tech Grievances with My Work Day: Email insanity. Does any of this sound familiar? Outlook calendar chaos.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2015

But have you been blindingly relying on the Internet behemoth to keep your data safe and sound? You live and breathe on Google Drive. Have you considered what would happen if a cataclysmic event caused it all to disappear in an instant? Never fear, Google Takeout is here.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Small Tech That Packs a Punch. It plugs into your Internet router and scans your network and the websites you visit for potentially harmful software or viruses. It is designed as a home Internet of Things security device as we enter the brave new world of connected grills, coffee makers, refrigerators, and door locks.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

For some of our other neighbors in the SoMA district, it has been anything but quiet, with the loudest sound coming from that of the gavel. " This need for digital skills is not limited to the tech sector. This criteria disproportionately affects those who may not have a persistent connection to the Internet at home.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2015

For years tech experts have touted—and indeed shouted about—the importance of incorporating Internet security protocols into websites to ensure that connections between browsers and hosts are secure and safe. Why the lack of security across the Internet spectrum? However, each of these misconceptions can be generally debunked.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 19, 2010

But after several attempts to transfer my files, and several days of trying to figure out why I couldn't open any of them, I asked whether this could be the problem and the tech said it could be. Currently I can view Flash videos in FireFox but not in Internet Explorer. 3) No sound. 2) The new computer came with Windows 7.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Internet privacy, particularly with respect to advertising, has been a big topic in the news lately. How many consumers want to pay $1,000 a month to have access to the Internet?" If that argument sounds eerily familiar to you, it's because it's been voiced by the telecommunications industry throughout the net neutrality debate.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Today’s most effective businesses leverage, to a great degree, technology that aids us in navigating the virtual world of the Internet; social media sites that help us create brand recognition and viral attention; and e-commerce tools and platforms that help us grow our bottom line.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2019

Bettina Warburg of Animal Ventures sharing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain can combine to build a set of rules for machines to trade directly… “robots with wallets.” sound gloves (so very cool).

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Tech professionals and Internet security specialists call out four main reasons why keeping WordPress updated at all times is important: security, performance, bug fixes and compatibility. Obviously, for most of us, security is of paramount importance.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. NASA is on Soundcloud , so you can listen to the sounds of space, too. How could Halloween go by without this dog in a teddy bear costume not dominating the Internet? Read more posts on our blog. Make your mark in the sand with these kids’ games.

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

Sounds familiar, right? We all have ongoing technology expenses, such as phone service, internet, web hosting, and computer replacement costs. Center for Nonprofits, I have the opportunity to talk with many nonprofit board members and staff across North Carolina about their use of technology. We all have ongoing technology expenses.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2009

If you're the manager or director of a nonprofit organization, and you don’t feel confident about your IT background, what knowledge and skills do you need to make sound decisions? What are the best strategies for learning a new subject when you're in a hurry?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

” Next up was an armchair discussion with Lela Janah, Founder and CEO of Samasource with Noah Wintroub, Global Head of Internet and Digital Media at JP Morgan. Lela talked about how and why sound founded this enterprise in 2008 and their programs that are disrupting poverty. Sama” means equal.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

WordPress is the most popular website builder on the internet, and for good reason. Even if you aren’t a coding master or tech wiz, your nonprofit can still design a website full of personality and passion. Some plugins may sound like they’re too good to be true, and they really might be! Enter WordPress. Avoid getting scammed.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

PowerPoint 2010: Build slideshows and presentations with text effects, sound, and animation. cloud-based, it can be accessed from any Internet-connected computer. Outlook 2010: Manage your time and tasks with this program. integrates your email with calendars and contact information. See our product descriptions for more details.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Over on the SalsaLabs blog, they are doing a series on designing nonprofit tech training and I discovered this excellent rewrite of my post. The following are eight eye-opening tips; see if they sound familiar. You can find the presentation here and accompanying blog post, How To Think Like A Nonprofit Instructional Designer.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Church Tech Blogs is exactly what it sounds like: a blog aggregator site. It pulls from 22 church tech blogs like Church Tech Matters , Church IT Help , Worship Tech Online , and my favorite in terms of clever naming: Tech, No Babel. Church Tech Review is a technology review site for faith based specific IT.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Don't worry if no one at your organization is familiar with VoIP, which stands for the somewhat scary-sounding "voice over Internet protocol." " VoIP is an Internet-based phone service that replaces a traditional phone service by transmitting incoming and outgoing phone calls over a high-speed Internet connection.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2013

To some, that may sound like a good turnout, but my free webinars usually hit the maximum of 1,000 attendees, so 433 was low – not surprising, however. Yesterday’s free webinar entitled Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2013 was attended by 433 nonprofit professionals.

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Gyrus

MARCH 11, 2015

Open source learning management systems have become increasingly popular, and on paper they always sound good. You search the internet for free LMS and click on the first search result for an open source product that looks good. Excitedly, you grab the first IT tech who wanders past your door and make her watch the demo.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Have a strategy in place in case your internet goes out, such as a mobile hotspot or another host who can take over from a different location. Determine next steps you’ll take in case a remote guest speaker doesn’t show up, or has internet issues. Schedule tech checks with each of your guest speakers once they are confirmed.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

That’s an interesting model, and, if the software is decent, sounds like it could be a good option for some organizations. The interesting thing, too, is that their model is that they take a percentage of what you raise (5%.) No setup fees or anything else. But, of course, as with anything, look (a lot) before you leap.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Kindle, at first blush, sounds pretty cool. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I won’t be buying a Kindle November 26, 2007 I think I might need a new blog category: why I won’t be buying … First Leopard, now, Kindle.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 20, 2008

Sounds pretty interesting, but hold on a second. Google says: “Google Health aims to solve an urgent need that dovetails with our overall mission of organizing patient information and making it accessible and useful. Through our health offering, our users will be empowered to collect, store, and manage their own medical records online.&#

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It doesn’t rely solely on the relatively few big data centers out there, but rather on the emerging Internet of Things in which processors are embedded into appliances, thermostats, cars, street lights, buildings, etc. Our Right to Be Forgotten on the Internet. Tech For Good Winners of the 12th Annual Microsoft Imagine Cup.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2007

It all sounds like LinkedIn wants to pull all of those people who have been migrating to Facebook back into their fold, with the idea that LinkedIn is serious about business. Also, they have a partnership with Business Week – so you can see how you are connected to companies and indivuals covered by clicking on links.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

This actually sounds too good to be true. Charity Digital News , Wired , and several other UK tech publications recently reported on Nominet Trust 100 , or NT100, which is a new comprehensive global list of promising applications of digital technology for social good. billiion of us use the Internet nowadays. The Sunrise.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Don't worry if no one at your organization is familiar with VoIP, which stands for the somewhat scary-sounding "voice over Internet protocol." Tech Impact Donation Program. Check out the table below to compare VoIP offers available through TechSoup and decide which might be best for your organization. TechBridge.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 23, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free as in “Free Kittens&# April 23, 2007 Deborah Finn pointed out this good post in a blog I have never read: ALA Tech Source. She’s ahead of me since she actually reads librarian blogs.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

The internet connection may hold up a bit better this time around but I don’t want to risk it, so I’m going to do the same as the last session and just type up the notes in real time and post as soon as the session is over.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The risks of being on the Internet are increasing. He researched his targets ahead of time so he could sound convincing by "using the correct terminology and lingo that they expected." One of the big annual high tech conferences is DEF CON. Safer Internet security passwords mobile phones privacy'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

Tech Recycling Day. While this may not be tech-focused, it’s still a great way to give back to the DC community. This network will enable residents to access the Internet for job searches, ID requests, and everyday communications. Robert Egger, founder, greeted us and gave the group an orientation.

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