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BBC NEWS | Technology | '$100 laptop' production begins

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BBC NEWS | Technology | '$100 laptop' production begins: "$100 laptop' production beginsBy Jonathan FildesScience and technology reporter, BBC NewsFive years after the concept was first proposed, the so-called $100 laptop is poised to go into mass production.Hardware suppliers have been given the green light to ramp-up production of all of the components (..)

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Don’t Struggle on Your Own: Get Expert Help

Tech Soup

Technology has never been such a large part of how nonprofits accomplish their goals and make an impact with their programs as it is now. Tech Impact offers a complete IT support solution to nonprofits that includes a live help desk, proactive maintenance (desktops, laptops and servers), unlimited support tickets, and more.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. A clear presentation of the facts and the argument in favor of support–and a well-targeted grant proposal that fits with the funder’s area(s) of interest–is often best. Meet Carolyn Appleton!

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Best Practices for Securing Data in Humanitarian Crisis Situations

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These fragile environments mean that those using Salesforce technologies have to take into account a whole set of additional potential threats, such as considering the theft or capture of trusted devices, or personnel may be forced to divulge login information under duress. Step One: Understanding Your Use Case’s Purpose and Threat Model.

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Save the IMLS, an Integral Supporter of Libraries

Tech Soup

The IMLS is an agency of the federal government that funds programs, innovative projects, and technology to fuel our nation's libraries. You see, when an organization comes to TechSoup.org seeking technology products, it must verify that it fits our philanthropic criteria. TechSoup and the IMLS Are Library Champions.

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News by the Spoonful: The $10 USB Condom (Seriously)

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Welcome to TechSoup's September 2014 nonprofit technology news. Juice jacking is a data theft practice you may not have heard about yet: Public charging stations can be configured by bad guys to read the data on your phone or laptop and also upload malware when you charge your device. USB Condom is its official name.

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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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In addition to visual programming and Java, MathAndCoding now offers classes on HTML, CSS, and template-based web design, as well as a Technology Day event where they introduce games and apps for different platforms. From Proposal to Success. MathAndCoding volunteers are now doing this at more than 12 libraries in the region.

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