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  • 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 , 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 , 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 […]

  • Skowhegan Savings Bank Supports Workforce Development at give IT. get IT

    • Date: October 3, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    We’re thrilled to share that Skowhegan Savings Bank has generously contributed $5,000 to support workforce development through give IT. get IT. Their gift empowers students, job-seekers, and entrepreneurs with the technology and training they need to succeed in today’s digital economy. Why Workforce Development Matters At give IT. get IT., our mission is digital inclusion—ensuring […]

  • The Windows 10 Sunset: What It Means and How to Prepare

    • Date: September 11, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. While your computer will still function, it will gradually become less secure and more vulnerable to cyber threats. To help ease the […]

  • Windows 11 Public Access Computer Upgrade for Libraries and Nonprofits: $150

    • Date: September 8, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    Helping Libraries and Nonprofits Upgrade to Windows 11 Public access to personal computers and high-speed Internet is essential across the Northeast U.S. For many people, libraries and nonprofit organizations are the only places they can reliably connect to the digital world—whether that’s applying for jobs, doing homework, managing healthcare, or staying in touch with family […]