Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

A lot of you are familiar with TechSoup's Tech Beginner's Guide (formerly known as the Healthy and Secure Computing Guide). If you're a tech beginner working at a nonprofit, NGO or library, what topics interest you the most? If you're more experienced with technology, what topics do you think a beginner should understand?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Internet Archive — the non-profit digital library known for the Wayback Machine — announced that it will now preserve Flash animations and games , ahead of Adobe’s planned demise for the defunct web software at the end of 2020. Image: Puffballs United.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. wpbeginner is an online beginners guide for using WordPress for websites and blogs. Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icon sets are available to download for free.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore app development as well as the best apps for nonprofits and libraries. Join us for an upcoming webinar on January 10 for a look at nonprofits and libraries have made their own apps.

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InfoWorld

APRIL 19, 2024

The plan would simplify the use of modular libraries in Java. Java would be enhanced with the ability to succinctly import all packages exported by a module, under a proposal floating in the Java community. To read this article in full, please click here

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Emerging Leaders Playbook Toolkit -The toolkit includes highly practical meeting facilitation “recipes” to help build skills in managing self, teams, and organizational culture.The facilitator agendas are designed for beginner or novice facilitators.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the nonprofit and library world, it's not uncommon for staff — from management to service delivery team to volunteers — to be tasked with designing handouts, board presentations, or annual reports. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop 101. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using Adobe InDesign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. wpbeginner is an online beginners guide for using WordPress for websites and blogs. Snappa is a simple-to-use graphic design tool with a built-in stock photo, illustration, and icons library. Snappa :: snappa.com.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Speaking of widgets, even WordPress beginners are aware of how easy it is to drag and drop them into their sidebars. Visit your Media Library and select an image, then click on the Edit Image button. Sidebars Simplified. But it’s not always easy to do so with a standard mouse or laptop trackpad. Secret Options for Bloggers.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2012

Libraries and nonprofits rely on philanthropy and grants to further their mission, but finding funding for new projects can be a challenging process. They offer free online training resources to help libraries and nonprofits navigate the world of philanthropic giving. How does your organization find funding?

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The Verge

MAY 5, 2021

Today the company revealed Game Builder Garage , a new software title that’s designed to teach beginners the basics of programming and game design. Nintendo’s next game for the Switch is one you build yourself. It utilizes visual programming, has pre-built lessons and games, and will be launching on the Switch next month.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Strava has tons of data to keep the nerds happy, but is simple enough for beginners too. Libby lets you connect with your local library to borrow books, magazines, and audiobooks for free. Headspace is another popular option that’s geared more toward beginners if you just want to dip your toe into the space. Screenshot: Strava.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2017

Nonprofits and libraries are consistently tapped (and drained) to leverage creative talents and produce palatable brochures, logos, web pages, presentations, and annual reports — just to name a few — with little budget. With those competencies gained, you can branch out and take some of our Adobe absolute beginners courses.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Netflix is finally mixing games into its gargantuan library of content. Netflix has said that it wants to develop games “for any level of play and every kind of player, whether you’re a beginner or a lifelong gamer.” Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

As a not-so-design-savvy person myself, I recently attended WebJunction's excellent webinar, Data Visualization for the Rest of Us: A Beginner's Guide. The webinar was presented by Linda Hofschire, a research analyst at the Library Research Service at the Colorado State Library. Choose the appropriate chart.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It’s easy to use and intuitive and a great option for beginners wanting to test out their new site. This is important because, while you site may render quickly on a desktop computer, it’s important it also does so on smartphones, tablets etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Emerging Leaders Playbook Toolkit -The toolkit includes highly practical meeting facilitation “recipes” to help build skills in managing self, teams, and organizational culture.The facilitator agendas are designed for beginner or novice facilitators.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Useful open source libraries for Tableau. As a beginner, simply ask questions on the Tableau Forums or StackOverflow is a great place to start. You’d be surprised at how effective your analysts and interns can be with a tool like pandas , and fortunately, you can use pantab to push that data into Tableau. . How to learn more.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 11, 2017

However, imagery doesn’t always cooperate, especially for beginners to the WordPress platform. Then simply upload an image you want to use as your background—whether it’s original content or from a free media library—and you’ll see it automatically previewed.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Useful open source libraries for Tableau. As a beginner, simply ask questions on the Tableau Forums or StackOverflow is a great place to start. You’d be surprised at how effective your analysts and interns can be with a tool like pandas , and fortunately, you can use pantab to push that data into Tableau. . How to learn more.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

Media library. Media library. VSDC is the perfect tool for both beginners and pros on a budget. Media library. Easily trim and edit videos and access additional royalty-free video and audio components to take your creation to the next level. Pricing: Available free trial, pricing not provided. Capterra Rating: 4.4/5.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

Watch a replay of TechSoup's Short Evaluations of Real Websites webinar to hear expert feedback on nonprofit and library websites. The Wikispaces Plus Plan , available through TechSoup, offers nonprofits and libraries a hosted wiki site. For an example of a wiki, see TechSoup's Nonprofit Social Media Page for Beginners.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm drink, and get cozy with TechSoup's free nonprofit and library tech webinars. SEO for Beginners. Adobe Photoshop Tools and Filters for Advanced Beginners. Libraries Supporting Social Good: Tools and Tips for Outreach to Nonprofits. Get your website found. Improve your photos.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup is justifiably famous for our product donations, but we also have great digital and in-person training resources for your charity, foundation, or library. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

But, you probably already know how important a website is — what you might not know is that Microsoft Expressions software gives nonprofits and libraries like yours the tools you need to design and create websites.

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Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2014

For educational nonprofits, schools, and libraries, Raspberry Pi is very useful for teaching students about electronics, computing, and many other technical subjects for a price that's far less than a new computer. Libraries have also experimented with replacing terminals with smaller footprint Raspberry Pi computers.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The course will also walk you through creating a brand book for your nonprofit or library. Stay tuned for our Design for Nondesigners 201, coming soon, which will build on this beginner course. We offer Adobe absolute beginners courses that help you build elementary, foundational design skills in Adobe's Creative Cloud programs.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! Fertilize your fundamental Adobe Photoshop skills at Wes Holing's 60-minute webinar for advanced Photoshop beginners on Thursday, March 10. Spring isn't just about changing your clock and losing an hour of sleep. Nurture Your Photoshop Skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Relay is a web-based graphic design tool for beginners that enables one-click redesign for multiple image sizes as well as scheduling to social media and analytics. The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. Relay :: relaythat.com. Photo Editing Tools.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Organize software trainings for your library computer lab. Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofit and library staffers with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. This fiscal year ten new donor partners have joined with TechSoup to make their product donations available to nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2011

For those of you just getting started, check out our Nonprofit Social Media 101 curriculum for beginners, which has examples, tips, and videos about getting started with and managing your social media presence. We've also collected other resources to help you navigate the social media sea. Check out our helpful webinar.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization. Microsoft Office (admin fee: $24–$31) is the backbone of most nonprofit and library offices. Get Your Office Running. Manage Your Finances.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Blue Hair Technology Group is a strong advocate for tablet computers like iPads, Kindles, and other e-readers because touch screens are a much more intuitive interface for computer beginners, whether they’re two or 92. We’re looking for great stories like this one about nonprofits and libraries doing good work with technology.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

Windows Phone 7/8) is an app that will please both beginners and advanced designers. For more apps, take a look at TechSoup's Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries. One advantage of Fotor is that you can save edited images with no loss of resolution. It is also adept at handling photos of multiple sizes. CleverPhoto.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Darian talked about lots of things, very broadly: Why mobile presents a huge opportunity for any nonprofit or public library. TechSoup Article: Mobile for Nonprofits and Libraries. TechSoup: Mobile Applications for Beginners. What the Mobile Impact 101 Webinar Covered. Product Donations. TechSoup: Mobile Product Donations.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Since I last tested the Tread Plus in 2019, Peloton’s greatly expanded the treadmill library. For those with a specific goal, Peloton also offers curated programs like beginner strength training or running your first 5K. There’s a healthy mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes ranging from 10 to 45 minutes.

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