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  • Hear give IT. get IT.’s appearance on the “Perspectives” podcast!

    • Date: January 11, 2024
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    If you’ve spent any time driving through Maine with the radio on, you’ve inevitably heard Celeste Baranyi. The co-host of the WBLM morning show and host of the mid-day show on sister station WCYY, Celeste has brought her signature energy and humor to the Maine airwaves since 1989. As if those two jobs weren’t enough, […]

  • Learn IT | How to Create Secure Passwords and Remember Them

    • Date: January 1, 2024
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    How to Create Secure Passwords and Remember Them How many different user names and passwords do you have for your online accounts? When you set them up, did you create secure passwords for each? We’re talking about ALL your accounts: your bank, credit cards, and email. Don’t forget social media like Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, […]

  • got IT | Maine’s College and Career Success Program in Action

    • Date: December 20, 2023
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    For decades, economically challenged students of all ages have affordably acquired the skills they need for better jobs at one of Maine’s seven Community Colleges. For individuals working multiple minimum-wage jobs and struggling to pay their basic expenses, even community college tuition can be out of reach. Add in the disruption of the pandemic, and […]

  • Learn IT | Laptops in Cold Weather: What You Need to Know

    • Date: December 12, 2023
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    Heat is more dangerous than cold when it comes to keeping your laptop computer running smoothly. Does that mean there’s nothing to worry about in winter? Unfortunately, not. Protecting Your Laptop from Cold Weather Damage Cold weather can damage your computer. Most laptop computers have LCD screens. LCD stands for liquid crystal display. When temperatures […]

  • Embrace the Future with Digital Inclusion

    • Date: December 11, 2023
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    Welcome to give IT. get IT., where we champion the cause of digital inclusion. In an era where technology shapes our lives, understanding and promoting digital inclusion is not just a necessity, it’s a responsibility. Join us in our journey to make digital resources accessible to all, ensuring no one is left behind in our […]