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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
We’re excited to share two recent news stories on how we turn unwanted business technology into new tools for people in need! Caroline Lecour from NEWSCENTER Maine learned about us when she did a story about Girls Who Code, a national organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting the next generation of female software engineers and […]
At give IT. get IT., we know we’ve needed a new overview video for a while now. Fortunately, we received two great features from WABI-5 in Bangor and NEWSCENTER Maine in Portland, enabling us to tell prospective recycling clients and donors about our services. Despite these wonderful stories, we needed something 100% ours and we’re […]
