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  • Protecting Your Refurbished Laptop: All-Weather Tips from the give IT. get IT. Team

    • Date: May 28, 2025
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      At give IT. get IT. in Waterville, Maine, we believe everyone deserves access to reliable, affordable technology. Every refurbished laptop we place in someone’s hands represents a second chance—not just for the device but often also for its new owner.   Maine’s weather, however, doesn’t always cooperate. The elements can be harsh on electronics, […]

  • Smart TVs: Understand How to Protect your Privacy

    • Date: February 26, 2025
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Uncategorized , Videos

    The sleek screen beckons, promising entertainment at your fingertips. Smart TVs have revolutionized how we consume media, but this convenience comes with a trade-off: the collection and storage of your data.    Understanding how these devices hold your information and the types of data they accumulate is crucial for responsible ownership and protecting your privacy, […]

  • Reducing E-Waste at Home

    • Date: October 24, 2024
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      Reducing e-waste helps protect the environment, saves money, and maximizes the life of electronics. Here are the give IT. get IT practical strategies for minimizing your household’s electronic waste.     1.) Reduce: Buy Smart and Use Less Invest in quality devices: Choose durable products that last longer.   Repair before replacing: Fix faulty electronics instead […]

  • E-Waste Recycling ~ A Round-up

    • Date: October 7, 2024
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    E-waste recycling, also known as electronic waste recycling, is the process of collecting and processing electronic waste (e-waste) for the purpose of recovering valuable materials and minimizing environmental impact. E-waste includes many electronic devices, such as computers, laptops, smartphones, televisions, printers, etc.   At give IT. get IT., we play a vital role in this […]

  • Learn IT | How to Avoid Laptop Overheating

    • Date: May 14, 2024
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    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 […]