Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

Pottsboro Area Library in Texas. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. When librarian Dianne Connery came to the library a few years ago, she found a classic small town library situated in a converted post office building with the requisite institutional green paint job.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Burlington Public Library was one of our test installation sites. It is a medium-sized library about 60 miles north of Seattle in northern Washington State. Internet connectivity is via a T1 line.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

" Virtual meetings are live or "synchronous" interactive meetings in which each participant sits at their own computer or phone and is connected to other participants via the Internet and mobile devices. GreenTech Microsoft Green IT online community online collaboration webinars teleconfering virtual conferencing'

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Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2009

Tags: E-Learning Green Office GreenTech GreenTips Online Seminar Staff Telecom Services Training Using the Web and Internet Volunteers.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Maybe you’ve read that the metaverse is going to replace the internet. It’s partly a dream for the future of the internet and partly a neat way to encapsulate some current trends in online infrastructure, including the growth of real-time 3D worlds. Maybe we’re all supposed to live there. And maybe it’s got something to do with NFTs ?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

If your organization has multiple server computers that supply your computer system with email, Internet, print services, databases, data back-ups, password authentications, a place to store documents, and more, then server virtualization is something that can save your organization money and energy. Server Virtualization.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

This isn't a comprehensive list of all our donor partners' environmental activities, but this time I'd like to talk about Cisco and Symantec and also about our Green Technology Product Donations. The company is also greening its supply chain. Symantec has formed 18 different Green Teams. Now a bit about us.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2010

From time to time, we get a chance to find out firsthand what some of our TechSoup donor partners are doing in the area of green technology and corporate social responsibility. At last count TechSoup now has 41 donation or discounted product donors for nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries. read more.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2009

Jim shows off a few more green gadgets from CES 2009. Chris reports that TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative is now open to public libraries. Stephanie announces an upcoming webinar about TechSoup's services for libraries. Tools Using the Web and Internet. From the TechSoup Community: TechSoup Blog.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2012

What happened when TechSoup gathered a room full of nonprofit and library professionals, social entrepreneurs, and programmers together on a recent Thursday ? A range of highly innovative ideas emerged for potential new apps that would benefit from ultra high-speed Internet speeds.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2009

In a post yesterday on our MaintainIT blog , Tena Hanson, the Director of the Milford Public Library in Milford, Iowa discussed how she and her peers used these tools in the face of decreased travel budgets and increased need for collaboration with libraries across the state. Tools Web 2.0

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

During our recent GreenTech campaign on Reducing Your IT Energy Use , I fear we may have failed to provide a solid list of TechSoup donated and discounted products for nonprofits and libraries that live in the cloud and reduce IT energy consumption. I often explain cloud computing over-simply as using the Internet as your hard drive.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

There are even a number of excellent promotions that are of great value, whether you’re trying to snag a new console or build out your existing library. This library often includes titles the day they launch, too, including Age of Empires 4, Forza Horizon 5, and — soon — Halo Infinite. Nintendo Switch. Read our full review.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 7, 2007

The Public Library of Science is a wonderful example of a reputable, respected peer-reviewed journal where articles are freely available to the public. I started promoting the Public Library of Science to the readers of Nonprofit Online News as far back as December of 2002. Going green helps readers, of course.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2009

Article: Go Green with Virtual Meetings and Web Conferencing. Conferencing Virtually : The Iowa Small Libraries Online Conference. Tags: Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 From the TechSoup Community: TeleGreen Your Work Campaign (Week One). EcoCommons launched this week in Second Life. Ten Tips to TeleGreen Your Work.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Chris discusses virtualization with Monique Sendze of Johnson County Library. Amy reports on Green Mountain Coffee's new grants to reduce climate change. Tools Using the Web and Internet. Kelly Czarnecki of ImaginOn uses technology to challenge and inspire children. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Green Technology. It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. It allows charities to get to your applications and files from virtually anywhere there is Internet on many kinds of devices - PCs, Macs, and mobile devices of various kinds. Big Data and the Internet of Things.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2012

Nonprofits and libraries can use surveys to gather feedback, understand their communities, and deepen their impact. The goal of the global cloud survey was to understand how nonprofits, libraries, and other organizations are thinking about and using cloud technology. Do you use surveys at your nonprofit or library? Learn More.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2013

software solution that allows one computer to serve several people in a lab, library, or school at very low cost. We hear that the new computer system is pretty popular in its new home, even without Internet. GreenTech Microsoft Green IT ICT for development Windows MultiPoint Server tsmicrosoft tsgreentechnology'

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Why Is Online Collaboration Green? Cloud computing basically means services you use over the Internet like Google Apps, Microsoft Office Web Apps , Live Documents , or One Hub rather than installing software and housing the document or information in-house. The TechSoup admin fee for eligible nonprofits and libraries is $40.00.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

There are many free and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options, which can be used through your computer and your phone. Little Green Light is one of the most popular platforms in the marketplace for small nonprofits. But, make no mistake, where Little Green Light wins is on price.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. The green argument for electronics reuse goes beyond Williams and Kuehr, however. Our Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) supplies warrantied refurbished laptop and desktop computers to nonprofits and public libraries.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has provided warrantied refurbished computers and other IT devices to nonprofits and libraries for seven years now. It made us think about ways we could bring good dependable low-cost computers to nonprofits and libraries. How Green Is Refurbished IT Equipment?

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Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2009

However, it is an option for more and more people working in the information economy who have broadband Internet and mostly work on computers, telephones, or smart phones. One green company that installs virtual PBX systems is BetterWorld Telecom. They also do free telecommunications audit for US nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

They supply charities, libraries and foundations with discounted Cisco and Polycom office phones. These are packaged with discounted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services that unify all your organization's telephones, mobile phones, fax machines, and computers through a virtual PBX software application.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

It supplies computers to disabled people of all ages through its technology lending library and it also supplies for special-needs classrooms. These are now available to eligible nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup's donation program. Touch the Future. Additional Nonprofit Accessible Technology Refurbishment Programs.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

You've heard of the Incredible Hulk and Green Lantern. But you've probably never heard of this green superhero. Access to the Internet and computers is still a serious issue for most people in the developing world and even the U.S. Green IT greentech hardware Recycled and Refurbished Computers microsoft digital divide'

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. Not sure which web conferencing tool makes sense for your nonprofit or library? GoToMyPC is web-based remote access software that provides secure access to a PC or Mac via the Internet.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

It is an ideal solution for schools, libraries, small nonprofit offices, and computer labs that are on limited budgets. It is also available as a donation product on TechSoup for eligible nonprofits and libraries. The software is ordinarily downloaded from the Internet and burned to a CD or loaded on a flash drive.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. They operate with donated computers and often are located in remote areas with a lack of Internet infrastructure and therefore do not have access to cloud products.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

Why Working In Distributed Teams Is Green. Working in distributed groups is in the realm of green IT because it is a form of telework, or work done outside of the traditional on-site work environment. Check out the TweetChat on July 11 for a quick introduction on how it translates to nonprofit and library work. on Slideshare.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. The green argument for electronics reuse goes beyond Williams and Kuehr, however. Our Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) supplies warrantied refurbished laptop and desktop computers to nonprofits and public libraries.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Basically it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Installation took about a half hour to set up all stations and get then connected to the Internet. Microsoft's Windows MultiPoint Server. is a thin-client or shared-resource-computing.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. They have a T1 Internet connection (10 MB up / 100 MB down). They had no problems getting the Internet to work. Windows MultiPoint Server. is a thin client or shared resource computing.

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