At give IT. get IT., we’re as passionate about e-waste recycling and keeping tech out of landfills as we are about digital inclusion. From upgrading laptops to help a designer learn new skills to harvesting materials that can be used to make new products, we believe every piece of technology deserves a second chance at […]
Monday mornings hold a special place for Roberta Barnes. Every week, Roberta sits at her computer, a refurbished desktop PC from give IT. get IT., to finalize and submit an article to a non-profit newspaper. Her deadline looms at 9:00 AM sharp. But this isn’t just about meeting deadlines; it’s about Roberta’s journey of resilience […]
A laptop overheating is one of the most common reasons our clients have problems with their machines. Using your laptop on anything but a hard surface is a big culprit, but the fastest and most efficient way to break your laptop is to carry it around inside your laptop bag or sleeve while it’s turned […]
Recycle Your Electronics Responsibly with Us in Waterville All Maine households are welcome to recycle computers and drop off electronics at our Waterville recycling facility. We accept and recycle a wide range of electronics and retired technology for reuse as part of our mission to promote digital inclusion in New England and reduce e-waste […]
Don’t use a laptop in your lap? Is this some kind of joke? What next? Playing basketball without a basket? Earbuds you don’t put in your ears? We’re not kidding. The last thing you ever want to do with a laptop is place it on your lap when you’re using it. Allow us to explain. […]
As a non-profit organization, we at give IT. get IT. owe it to our clients and supporters to apply the overwhelming majority of our resources toward connecting people in need with the technology they require to fulfill their dreams. Digital inclusion is the “get IT.” side of our organization. Our dedication to it doesn’t leave much money for advertising to connect with the businesses throughout New England we depend on to “give IT.”
