Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

At TechSoup, we love to supply good, solid, low-cost refurbished or remanufactured IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. The number of mobile devices (phones and tablets) in use in the world now exceeds the global population of 7.4 Half the Periodic Table Is in That PC or Mobile Phone. billion humans.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. It will be a Braille phone and it is due to come out the end of this year at an affordable price ($185). The phone is a project of Sumit Dagar and the Indian Institute of Technology. Digital Wallets.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Here's an idea for using smartphones with good cameras and video capability like the Dell Venue Pro touch screen phones for digital story telling: Send someone out to video compelling work that your nonprofit or library is doing out in the field for your holiday message. for lots of great resources for nonprofit and library apps.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

One is for consumers interested in donating laptops and phones. How Individuals Can Donate Laptops and Phones. nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost. nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost. We're happy to have laptops, desktops, and LCD monitors.

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Judi Sohn

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

I use Spanning Sync to keep iCal and Address Book on the laptop in sync with iCal and Address Book on the Mac (and in sync with Google Calendar and Gmail). Sure, I can charge my phone, but I have to be careful not to let iTunes sync, because it insists on only syncing to one iTunes Library at a time.

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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. Mophie Juice Pack battery charging cases keep your phone powered and protected. Stay Secure.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? Users can go to any bus stop and simply text the stop ID number (listed on every bus stop) to a local phone number (415-528-3226). Collaborating with Public Libraries. A: Mobile apps with a conscience!

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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. Half the Periodic Table in That PC or Mobile Phone. Paul Hawkin, in his book, Natural Capitalism , finds that the volume of material that goes into manufacturing a laptop is 4,000 to 1. How Much Does Reuse Save?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

Windows Phone 8. Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 had solid representation at the show with Nokia showing off a few new smartphones, including the Lumia 520 and Lumia 720. Microsoft also revealed that there are now over 130,000 apps in the Windows Phone Store. The interface can be ported on almost any Android phone.

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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. Half the Periodic Table in That PC or Mobile Phone. Paul Hawkin, in his book, Natural Capitalism , finds that the volume of material that goes into manufacturing a laptop is 4,000 to 1. But I digress.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit's or library's data and computers are always there. For example, a user could receive a voicemail as a text message on the phone and reply to it using email. VoIP and Your Network.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The Cell Phone Solution: Easy Emergency Preparedness for Nonprofits. Post Tornado, the Library Is Open in Joplin. Used Laptops Needed for Earthquake Victims in Haiti: You Can Help! Cool App Roundup: Disaster and Emergency Edition. How the Cloud Can Make a Difference for Disaster Relief.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

During the intervening two years, we have entered the “post-PC” era in which laptop and desktop computers are being superseded by tablets, phones and other mobile devices. And indeed sales of new PCs and laptops are declining. This is an update of a TechSoup article we posted online in November 2011.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So even when you're offline, you can still tell your nonprofit or library's story with SlideRocket. They're more portable than a laptop, and they have larger display screens than mobile phones. Read an introduction to SlideRocket's features for nonprofits and libraries, from TechSoup's Patrick Duggan.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2013

Through organizations like Tech Impact and TechSoup , these online services are being offered at a significant discount to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and private foundations. Tablet computers: So maybe your iPad isn't a replacement for your desktop or laptop, but the Surface Pro is getting awfully close. Your cost: $400.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. In addition to text quotes, Quoto also has a digital library of quotes embedded on images. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

You can give real-time updates from fundraisers or liveblog featured speakers at events from your laptop or mobile device. If your organization uses Flickr (Android, iOS, Windows Phone) to manage photos, the mobile app is a must-have companion. Some phones even let you upload to YouTube directly from your video gallery.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

reveals a host of smart new features that our nonprofit, charity, and library members will all find more useful. Let's back up a minute first and discuss what surveying can mean for the nonprofit and public library sector. Your survey resizes automatically to adjust to desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone screen dimensions.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

As part of celebrating Earth Day throughout the month of April, we'll be featuring posts about how to make your nonprofit or library. including, laptops, instant messaging, VoIP, smart phones, and more. more environmentally friendly. This post, from Bo Bandy at our donor partner ReadyTalk , originally appeared on their blog.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

She just did a presentation to the Gates Global Libraries Working Group in November 2013 on the top tech trends for libraries. ” Khan Academy’s comprehensive library of content covers a full primary school curriculum plus classes in math, and science including biology, chemistry, and physics. John Merritt.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Browse our selection of refurbished laptops, desktops, and monitors. A Shopify store is a great fundraising tool for nonprofits that sell branded merchandise, arts, or crafts; for libraries that run book sales; and much more. Voice over IP (VoIP) is a secure, Internet-based phone that replaces a traditional phone system.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

By "post-PC," Jobs meant essentially that computing and Internet use for both work and pleasure will no longer be dominated by PCs, but that there will be an array of smart devices including smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs, laptops, and even sensing devices in our clothes and cars and other every day items.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

Eligible nonprofits, charities, foundations, and libraries can now request Office Standard 2013 and Office Professional 2013 editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup: Office Standard 2013 (admin fee: $24). You can use OneNote Mobile apps on Windows Phone, iOS, and Android phones. Free Webinar!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Store their contact info like email addresses and phone numbers and easily track donor interactions when they make a donation or volunteer for your organization. In the modern age, mobile phones are most people’s constant companions. Text fundraising. Other Nonprofit Tools. Accounting software.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

The nonprofit provides laptops, tablet computers, training, and other technology resources to elderly people. We’re looking for great stories like this one about nonprofits and libraries doing good work with technology. Blue Hair Technology Group is featured on TechSoup’s new Local Impact Map. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

A former employee could still have shared login information stored on a laptop that gets stolen. These codes are usually sent your way via text message, but some services let you receive them via phone call or a smartphone app. Cloud basics for nonprofits and libraries. Keep an Eye on Who Has Access to What. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 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. He is also currently the country manager for the One Laptop per Child Project. We discussed cloud adoption in Brazil's NGO sector with Valter Cegal of TechSoup Brasil.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. Here are a few new things we could be doing with our phones and tablets in 2016.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The nonprofit provides laptops, tablet computers, training, and other technology resources to elderly people. We’re looking for great stories like this one about nonprofits and libraries doing good work with technology. Blue Hair Technology Group is featured on TechSoup’s new Local Impact Map.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

The mission statement of One Laptop per Child is artfully constructed: "To create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Candice has a masters degree in library and information science and is Transition Projects’ first formal IT person. Keli gets to talk to many people on the phone who use TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) to get low-cost refurbished computers. She has been there just under five years.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We can work at our desks and then take our laptops to meetings without dropping our Internet connection or access to our email. And speaking of servers, we've integrated ours into our phone system, so if someone leaves me a voicemail, it appears in my email as a message. This usually means LANs.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. The IT press has been covering lots new developments lately in paying by mobile phone. Of course mobile phone payments are not new. CNN Money: 5 pay-by-phone apps tested. Digital Wallets.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

These include: A built-in library of eLearning assets. A content library of ready-to-use templates. With dominKnow, your team will be able to: Create responsive eLearning for laptops, tablets, and mobile phones alike. Key Features of eLearning Authoring Tools. Mobile-responsive design for all interactive elements.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The moment that they get your communication, whether that’s over email, if it’s a phone call, if it’s a text message, if it’s a voice memo, if it’s a personalized video, whatever it is, this is a chance for you. You can send them voice memos, if you have their cell phone. I put phone number here.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 7, 2006

From time to time I'd be there when one of the folks working the phones would get an irate call from a customer who was ticked off about something. Blogging for Non-Profits Techsoup has added quite a comprehensive review of blogging tools in their always expanding library of great technical information.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 27, 2008

In person is best, but if the people you want to work with are across the country, you can talk on the phone, or set up a Skype conference call. If you have a laptop, it may be less distracting to have your job search time at a café, or the library so that when you come home you don’t feel guilty relaxing.

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