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  • Bridging the Digital Divide: How Laptops Are Transforming Rural Maine Education

    • Date: January 13, 2026
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    Empowering Rural Maine Students: An Interview with Sara King of Rural Aspirations Project Rural Aspirations Project recently partnered with give IT. get IT. to bring laptop technology to middle school students participating in the Maine Forest Collaborative program – part of the Rural Aspirations Project. We sat down with Sara King to learn more about […]

  • From Business Surplus to Student Success: Maine’s Tech Refurbishment Mission

    • Date: December 4, 2025
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    How give IT. get IT. is securely refurbishing surplus technology in Maine for people in need One Business’s Unused Laptop Is Another Person’s Affordable Device – How a mission to refurbish 25,000 devices is meeting a real need in Maine Not long ago, Rebecca Sanchez thought college might be beyond her reach because she couldn’t […]

  • give IT. get IT. Earns Candid Gold Seal of Transparency

    • Date: November 12, 2025
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    We’re proud to announce that give IT. get IT. has been awarded the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency, a prestigious recognition that demonstrates our commitment to accountability and openness in advancing digital equity. What This Means for Our Mission Candid is a leading nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector, […]

  • Beyond Internet Access: Why Device Quality Matters for Digital Equity

    • Date: October 24, 2025
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    For years, the “digital divide” has been defined by who does and doesn’t have internet access. But new research shows that simply being online isn’t enough. True digital equity means having reliable devices, quality connections, and the skills to use them effectively. A recent study by Amy L. Gonzales and Ceciley (Xinyi) Zhang, published in […]

  • The Windows 10 Sunset: What It Means and How to Prepare

    • Date: September 11, 2025
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    Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. While your computer will still function, it will gradually become less secure and more vulnerable to cyber threats. To help ease the […]