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  • Ending cyclical poverty | How access to affordable computers, training, technical support, and broadband can make it happen

    • Date: May 24, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Ending cyclical poverty | How access to affordable computers, training, technical support, and broadband can make it happen At give IT. get IT., we’ve provided people with the technology and skills they need to get out of cyclical poverty since 2002. We’ve partnered with libraries, women’s advocacy groups, vocational rehabilitation services, and economic development groups […]

  • Learn IT | 7 quick keys to save you time and effort

    • Date: April 30, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    While there are no shortcuts to success, there are lots of quick keys that can help you get your work done faster and more efficiently. Quick keys are combinations of keystrokes on your PC that can save you a lot of clicking, dragging, and toolbar navigation on repetitive tasks.  The most commonly known (and regularly […]

  • Give IT | Tech Reuse Credits Save RSU34 Nearly $2,000 in Recycling Fees

    • Date: April 16, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Give IT | Tech Reuse Credits Save RSU34 Nearly $2,000 in Recycling Fees We introduced TECH REUSE CREDITS at the end of last year as a way to incentivize businesses throughout New England to help us convert retired corporate tech into tools and opportunities for people. The concept is simple: Businesses receive Tech Reuse Credits […]

  • Learn IT | 4 reasons why a laptop or tablet may not be the best choice

    • Date: March 31, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Laptops and tablets are popular choices with our clients and state-run education initiatives designed to get technology into the hands of students of all ages. There are many good reasons for this.  Tablets are reasonably priced and easy to use, and when it comes to the ultimate combination of portability and power, nothing beats a […]

  • Got IT | Helping a devoted husband return to the workforce

    • Date: March 16, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Every person who gets married makes the same pledge to be devoted to their partner. There’s no way to know what this pledge will involve. All you can do is buckle up and do whatever you need to do. From the moment his wife was first diagnosed with dementia, “Michael” was there for her. From […]