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  • The Value of Computer Recycling and Refurbishment: A Note from our Founders

    • Date: December 2, 2024
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    As the world approaches the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10, millions of computers face premature obsolescence. Studies suggest that over 40 million machines will be rendered “useless,” contributing to the growing e-waste problem. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Many of these systems, often equipped with solid hardware—like i5 processors, SSDs, […]

  • Why Reused Laptops with Linux Are Better Than New Chromebooks

    • Date: November 25, 2024
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    Choosing a suitable device can be challenging in an era of rapid technological evolution. While Chromebooks are often marketed as affordable and user-friendly, ‘reused laptops’ (laptops that have been previously owned and then refurbished for resale) running Linux offer a superior alternative for many users. They combine flexibility, performance, and sustainability, making them a compelling […]

  • Learn about the growth of our give IT. get IT. Build IT Program, our school—and community-based Youth Engagement and experiential Technology Education Program.

    • Date: September 10, 2024
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      Maine’s digital equity goal is to help 50,000 families achieve digital inclusion by 2030, but give IT, get IT. can’t do it alone. To advance this mission, we decided to run a pilot program with the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Central Maine. Ninety-five students aged 8 to 12 in AYCC’s STEM program […]