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  • From Wall of Shame to Hall of Fame via Proper Disposal of Retired Tech

    • Date: July 16, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Cyber attacks and identity theft are so common that many newsreaders and businesses become desensitized to the news of the latest hack. In fact, in 2007  a University of Maryland study by the Clark School of Engineering found that hackers attack every 39 seconds, and hackers have only become more efficient and organized. According to […]

  • Celebrating Independence Day with Digital Independence

    • Date: July 2, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    This Independence Day, the importance of computers and digital literacy for Americans to achieve and maintain their independence is more apparent than ever. 62% of American employees are working from home, where computers allow them to maintain employment while supervising children and remaining safe amid a pandemic. Over 50 million K-12 students participated in some […]

  • Check Out Our First Commercial!

    • Date: May 26, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Check Out Our First Commercial! At give IT. get IT., we’re on a mission to provide disadvantaged Mainers with the tools they need to learn and excel. As much as we appreciate (and depend on) donations of old computers and financial contributions, the primary way we fund our operation and acquire technology is through our […]

  • Formed in 2019. Forged by COVID-19. | Why now is the time for give IT. get IT.

    • Date: April 9, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    My name is Chris Martin. I’m the co-founder of PC’s for Maine and I’ve spent the past 18 years providing computers, training and support to Mainers who would otherwise never be able to afford them. We’ve helped a lot of people but we’ve always wanted to do more. Our biggest obstacle has always been access […]

  • Our rebranded truck graphics and signage is done!

    • Date: April 2, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    All of us here at give IT. get IT. are excited about our re-brand and the look of our new logo and messaging – here’s a look!