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  • Got IT Testimonial | “Checking Out” Technology at Bingham Library

    • Date: July 29, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Got IT Testimonial | “Checking Out” Technology at Bingham Library Welcome to our first installment of our “Got IT” serial articles where we profile the nonprofit organizations, students, and families who have received refurbished technology as part of give IT. get IT’s mission objective of increasing digital inclusion and equity in the State of Maine. […]

  • Our new commercial asks an important question

    • Date: July 17, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    Where does your outdated corporate tech go? It’s an important question we’re asking every small business owner, large company executive and every IT Director in between to ask themselves and their peers.  SO WHERE DO YOUR OLD COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GO? Do you let your employees keep their old laptops? Do you […]

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

    • Date: July 16, 2020
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , 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 , Data Destruction , Donation , 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 , Data Destruction , Donation , 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 […]