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  • Support Our Mission | Computer Access for All

    • Date: November 25, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Sponsor IT , Uncategorized , Videos

    The Need is Greater Than You Might Think Every year, we receive over 6,000 requests for computers from families and individuals across Maine and New England. While we’re proud to fulfill approximately 2,000 of these requests annually, that means thousands of people who need technology to access education, employment, and wellness resources are still waiting. […]

  • How to Use Microsoft Office for Free Online – Complete Guide

    • Date: November 21, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Sponsor IT , Uncategorized , Videos

    Did You Know? Microsoft Office is FREE Online! Need Word, Excel, or PowerPoint but don’t have a subscription? We’ve got great news—you can use them completely free through your web browser! All you need is: Any device with internet A free Microsoft account (takes 2 minutes to set up) What you’ll get access to: Word, […]

  • give IT. get IT. Earns Candid Gold Seal of Transparency

    • Date: November 12, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Sponsor IT , Uncategorized , Videos

    We’re proud to announce that give IT. get IT. has been awarded the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency, a prestigious recognition that demonstrates our commitment to accountability and openness in advancing digital equity. What This Means for Our Mission Candid is a leading nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector, […]

  • How Colby-Sawyer College Found the Perfect E-Waste Partner in give IT. get IT

    • Date: October 30, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Sponsor IT , Uncategorized , Videos

    In the rolling hills of New London, New Hampshire, Colby-Sawyer College has long been committed to sustainability. But when it came to responsibly recycling aging technology equipment, finding the right partner proved challenging—until the college discovered give IT. get IT. We sat down with David Levine, Desktop Technology Specialist and Help Desk professional at Colby-Sawyer, […]

  • Beyond Internet Access: Why Device Quality Matters for Digital Equity

    • Date: October 24, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Sponsor IT , Uncategorized , Videos

    For years, the “digital divide” has been defined by who does and doesn’t have internet access. But new research shows that simply being online isn’t enough. True digital equity means having reliable devices, quality connections, and the skills to use them effectively. A recent study by Amy L. Gonzales and Ceciley (Xinyi) Zhang, published in […]