Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

In his book Natural Capitalism , Paul Hawkin finds that the amount of material that goes into manufacturing a laptop is 4,000 to 1. Circuit boards have one of the longest supply chains of any manufactured item. At TechSoup, we love to supply good, solid, low-cost refurbished or remanufactured IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries.

IT

Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Paul Hawkin, in his book, Natural Capitalism , finds that the volume of material that goes into manufacturing a laptop is 4,000 to 1. I'm told that circuit boards are among the good with the longest supply chain of any manufactured item. The Basis for the Environmental Benefits of Refurbished IT.

IT

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 21, 2013

In addition, only a fraction of smartphones and tablets are as yet protected by security software, despite a rise in the amount of malware targeted at mobile devices. Unfortunately the process for deleting your cell phone data is different for each manufacturer and often even the specific model of cell phone. In the U.S.,

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

In some circumstances, you can use logos and product images from the manufacturer without permission. With so many cute cat photos on the Internet, it's tempting to just grab one and use it on your website. But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website?

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2015

Production units run by the trust manufacture high-quality industrial components, affordable mobility aids, and assistive devices. However, faced with high prices, the organization was not able to invest in genuine software, and low security caused its systems to crash. Creating Opportunities for Training and Employment.

Training

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

As such, it was previously only available through Academic Licensing or from original equipment manufacturers as part of all-in-one solutions that came bundled with specific hardware. Here's the official Windows MultiPoint Server website.

Manufacturing

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

It must be a core business and strategic consideration for HDOs and manufacturers alike,” wrote the authors of the State of CPS Security Report: Healthcare 2023. Complicating matters are the hundreds of security patch updates issued each year for medical devices, some of which are running on unsupported, obsolete, or legacy software.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fusion 360 is Autodesk's all-in-one, cloud-based platform that combines 3D CAD , CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), and CAE (computer-aided engineering) tools into a single product development process. Find out more about TechSoup's Fusion 360 offer and more Autodesk software for nonprofits. Get Autodesk Fusion 360.

Manufacturing

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If the manufacturer shared measurements and other helpful details, you can pull that information from the packaging and type it up in the description. That’s why your nonprofit needs its own auction item management policies. Otherwise checkout might wind up looking a little like this: How to collect auction items. Secure your auction items.

Management

Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

OneNFP Financials is cloud-based financial software designed to integrate with Office 365 , allowing you to run one solution across your entire organization. Bitdefender now has on-premises and cloud-based versions of its award-winning software available in our catalog. Using Office 365? Creative Tools: Support Your Mission Visually.

Grantstation

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

A MultiPoint lab has fewer initial hardware costs, less ongoing maintenance, and lower software costs. Windows MultiPoint Server software is ordinarily available through academic or commercial volume licensing. Windows MultiPoint Server software is ordinarily available through academic or commercial volume licensing.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

The white paper is written for large or enterprise offices and essentially promotes DocuAudit software, which calculates printer usage statistics; however, it also recommends a green IT practice called “Managed Print Strategy” that smaller offices can implement without any extra software or additional cost. trees per year.

Management

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server lets you turn that old laptop into a fully functioning Windows user station – even if the old machine isn't actually up-to-date enough to run current versions of Windows or other software. If you have Microsoft Software Assurance coverage, Thin PC is a good option. How does this magic happen?

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2011

B-grade equipment, which is professionally refurbished using a rigorous process (data wiping, hardware repair and restoration, imaging software installation, cleaning, and testing) is just as reliable and durable as the A-grade products currently available through the Refurbished Computer Initiative. HP Core 2 Duo Windows XP Notebook.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

It's the largest manufacturer in the world of network routers , switches , wireless security devices , and other equipment that connects all of us to each other and the Internet. It's famous for its antivirus and security software like Norton Security and Norton Small Business. Cisco is a longtime TechSoup donor partner.

Donation

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2009

SSDs have been around in various forms for a long time , but only in recent years have manufacturers started seriously marketing them to consumers as an alternative to traditional hard drives. Tags: Hardware Operating Systems Software Windows 7. Here's an interesting post by Jeff Atwood about solid-state hard drives ( thanks David! ).

Readiness

Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2015

" This is an emerging economic paradigm that promotes systems that help eradicate waste not just from manufacturing processes, but also throughout the life cycle of products and their components. ADB supplies French charities with low-cost refurbished hardware and software product donations through its TechSoup Solidatech Program.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Can You Live Without Installed Software? The two manufacturers shipping Chromebooks — Samsung and Acer — each offer a model with Verizon 3G internet capabilities for about 70 dollars more than the WiFi-only model. IT consultant Bryan Beaty volunteers at a small nonprofit. There newest computer is three years old.

CRM

Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

Google says it plans to work with several major manufacturers including HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung. But that's what keeps mobile technology exciting: it's constantly innovating, changing, and reinventing! Microsoft News. March is shaping up to be an exciting month for TechSoup's donor partner, Microsoft.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Internet.org has teamed up with mobile hardware and software companies to cut the cost of Internet services on mobile phones in the developing world. In other energy-saving news, mobile hardware manufacturer Kyocera showcased a prototype mobile phone with solar cells embedded in the display.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Linda Widdop : My tech background began in 1993 when I got a job at a PC manufacturing company in Philadelphia working on an assembly line. providing software and network training to end-users. I also refer many nonprofits to Idealware.org for solid information on software solutions. Linda’s Background. was growing.

Software

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Super cheap tablets are a security risk for offices , however, because manufacturers cut corners on these devices. Prices on all this gear will continue to drop in 2015, and the effect on nonprofit offices will be an acceleration of the "bring your own device" (BYOD) trend. Amplifying Social Media. Hybrid Cloud Computing.

Electronics

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

Windows Phone 8 is designed to work with Windows 8 and Windows software. Four major device manufacturers (LG, ZTE, Huawei, and Alcatel) announced support for Firefox OS. Microsoft also revealed that there are now over 130,000 apps in the Windows Phone Store. App Development Just Got Easier. Accessibility. SmartVision.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2014

A new software bug called Heartbleed has affected a significant number of online servers on the Internet. OpenSSL is nonprofit open source software that provides security on e-commerce and other websites by creating an encrypted channel between your device and the website. There’s lots of intriguing green NPTech news this month.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2016

The hardware components in our RCI computers are generally commercial grade, meaning they are of a higher quality than those manufactured for home use. Myth 6: Refurbished Computers Can't Run the Newest Software. We found reputable refurbishers who could deliver the IT equipment that our members need and can afford.

Electronics

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The nonprofit works directly with manufacturers to create their own line of warm, colorful winter coats made just for kids. Buying software is just part of the solution. Since 1998, Operation Warm has provided coats to over 2 million children across the United States. But we were very conscious of doing it right.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

This is a great way to extend the life of older computers that may not be powerful enough to run modern software. Some thin client manufacturers offer wireless connections. Thin client devices often come with basic software pre-installed, including RDP capability. Setting up Windows MultiPoint Server isn't difficult.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

See TechSoup's articles, Downloading Your Software Donations and What to Do After Downloading ISO Files from Microsoft , to learn how. You can find and download updated drivers by going to the website of your computer's graphics card manufacturer. He offered these step-by-step setup instructions. Update display drivers.

Manufacturing

Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fundraising can contribute to purchasing computers, software, and other tech tools that enhance the learning environment. There are no products to manufacture or distribute, reducing administrative overhead. This percentage might seem small, but it adds up significantly when many people participate.

Retail

Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

They manufacture big high altitude, solar-powered drones that can fly for up to five years without needing to land. There’s lots of interesting NPTech news this month. Reinventing the Wheel in India and Africa. It’s not often someone successfully reinvents the wheel. It’s a device called the Wello WaterWheel 2.0 News flash.

Nonprofit

Fundly

JANUARY 25, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you’re aware of the wide array of fundraising websites on the market, including the most widely known, GoFundMe. However, while it may be the largest fundraising platform, that doesn’t mean it’s the best. to raise money for nearly any cause, project, or event without raising requirements or start-up fees.

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Using software like Double the Donation’s matching gift database , donors can discover their eligibility status and take the next steps toward matching gifts with ease. Peer-to-peer fundraisers require a dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising software solution that allows you to create page templates and track your participants’ progress.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2011

In 2008, while working as a research director for IT security software for Aberdeen Group , I began researching green IT and sustainability. This piece is part of an occasional series we do at GreenTech to profile leaders in the Green IT field. Carol Baroudi is the lead author of the 2009 Wiley. publication, Green IT For Dummies.

IT

GrantNews

JULY 15, 2024

’ Among its many firsts , Delaware had the first log cabin, the first John Deere tractor, the first study abroad program, and the first nylon manufacturing plant. .’ Seaford, first nylon manufacturing plant of the DuPont Company, is the world’s Nylon Capital. This is the state that started it all.

Manufacturing

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Here's our take on what 2015 brought in the areas of fundraising, software, hardware, mobile, cloud adoption, and security. TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud launched Raiser's Edge NXT , which is its new online fundraising and relationship management software for nonprofits. It was a big year for TechSoup itself. Fundraising.

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