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Public Labs

64.142.30.8 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:20:53 GMT

| Tips and Public Lab Management | Case Studies | Discounted Software | Free Software | Participate in the TechSoup Forums | Addtional Resources

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to make changes or submit additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Does your organization have computers available to the public? Do you lack the technical expertise to keep them 100-percent operational? You’re not alone. While thousands of nonprofits are serving their communities by either offering classes or making computers available for casual use, most don’t have a dedicated IT person to perform the necessary maintenance public computers need.

Tips and Public Lab Management

These articles offer tips to keep your systems running smoothly, applications to ensure kids are safe on public computers, and software to help make your job easier.
Five Timesaving Tips for Computer Lab Managers
Strategies for reducing maintenance hassles on public machines.
Content-Filtering Tools: An FAQ for Nonprofits
Advice to help you choose software or hardware for your computer lab.
Understanding Content Filtering: An FAQ for Nonprofits
Answers to a handful of frequently asked questions about content filtering solutions.
Cloning: A Fast, Easy Way to Set Up Multiple Computers
Learn how you can automatically set up the same software configuration on dozens of computers.
Five Steps to Extend Your Computer’s Life
We'll show you optimum protection and maintenance practices for keeping your computer healthy.
Securing Your Computers for a Public Computing Environment
A comprehensive primer on how to secure your lab and workstations.

Case Studies

Learn how organizations around the globe are using public computers to reach out to the community, teach adults and children new skills, and make a difference.
Caminos Learning Center
A San Francisco-based nonprofit teaches immigrant and low-income Latina women computer literacy.
One Economy: Bringing the Net to Those Who Need It
Nonprofit provides Web access, content, and training to low-income communities.
Teens Work to End Digital Divide in Jamaican Schools
Teens For Technology brings computer labs to the country's schools.
Uddami Project: Giving Hope to Disadvantaged Youth in India
India's UCTC provides locals with free computer training, access to a better job, and a better life.

Discounted Software

TechSoup Stock offers discounted software to qualified nonprofits and non-governmental organizations. Only qualified organizations are eligible for TechSoup software donations and eligibility varies among each vendor. Please review the requirements for each vendor prior to placing your order.

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Free software can make a world of difference to a cash-strapped organization. Some of the following downloads are only free for home and personal use, but check the vendor’s site for nonprofit and educational pricing.

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
- Check out TechSoup's interview with the SteadyState Team
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.

Accessible Technology & Public Computing ~~and Accessible Technology~~ Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

The following organizations offer advice, articles, and resources for organizations with public computers.
America Connects Consortium
ACC supports community technology centers nationwide to improve programs, support community development, and improve adult literacy and achievement in education.
CTCnet
A national network of organizations united in their commitment to strengthen the social, economic, educational, and cultural life of their communities through technology.
HUD Neighborhood Networks
From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this expansive site provides a variety of information, including resources for starting your own community nonprofit.
NPower
A national network of local nonprofit organizations that provide unbiased, affordable, and appropriate technology assistance to other organizations.
One Economy
A multi-national nonprofit organization that brings broadband to the homes of low-income people and provides a multilingual Web portal called The Beehive .
Web Junction
Geared toward libraries, this site offers advice, forums, and articles.

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:17:24 GMT

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
- Check out TechSoup's interview with the SteadyState Team
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.

Public Computing and Accessible Technology Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

206.80.8.178 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:40:30 GMT

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.

Public Computing and Accessible Technology Forum [[ ~~http://www.techsoup.org/fb/index.cfm?fuseaction=forums.showSingleForum&forum=2012&cid=117&~~ ~~|]]~~
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

206.80.8.178 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:40:04 GMT

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.

~~Digital Divide~~ Public Computing and Accessible Technology Forum [[ http://www.techsoup.org/fb/index.cfm?fuseaction=forums.showSingleForum&forum=2012&cid=117& |]]
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:27:40 GMT

~~Table of Contents~~ ~~Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit~~ | Tips and Public Lab Management | Case Studies | Discounted Software | Free Software | Participate in the TechSoup Forums | Addtional Resources

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to ~~submit~~ make changes or submit additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:23:11 GMT

~~[ [toc]]~~

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

Free Software

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

Addtional Resources

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:22:56 GMT

~~flat~~ [ [toc]]
This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:42:38 GMT

~~[toc | flat]~~ flat

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:42:23 GMT

[toc | flat]

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:42:01 GMT

~~Table of Contents~~ ~~Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit~~ ~~Tips and Public Lab Management~~ ~~Case Studies~~ ~~Discounted Software~~ ~~Free Software~~ ~~Participate in the TechSoup Forums~~ ~~Addtional Resources~~
This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:31:57 GMT

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

Free Software

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

Addtional Resources

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:14:02 GMT

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:11:54 GMT

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

[[#Case Studies]

Case Studies

[[#Free and Low-Cost Software]

Discounted Software

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .

Free Software

~~Ad-aware>~~ ~~Free tool~~ Ad-aware - Tool that finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
~~CCleaner>~~ ~~Free system-optimization~~ CCleaner - System-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian ~~Free, open-source~~ - Open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 ~~Protection>~~ ~~Free Windows filter~~ Protection - Content filtering software designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice ~~Free multi-platform,~~ - Multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState - Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and ~~Destroy>~~ ~~Free tool~~ Destroy - Tool that removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

Participate in the TechSoup Forums

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.

[[#Additional Resources]

Addtional Resources

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:58:03 GMT

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

[[#Case Studies]

Learn how organizations around the globe are using public computers to reach out to the community, teach adults and children new skills, and make a difference. Caminos Learning Center A San Francisco-based nonprofit teaches immigrant and low-income Latina women computer literacy.
One Economy: Bringing the Net to Those Who Need It
Nonprofit provides Web access, content, and training to low-income communities.
Teens Work to End Digital Divide in Jamaican Schools
Teens For Technology brings computer labs to the country's schools.
Uddami Project: Giving Hope to Disadvantaged Youth in India
India's UCTC provides locals with free computer training, access to a better job, and a better life.

Free

[[#Free and Low-Cost Software Software]

If your organization does not qualify for TechSoup Stock products, the following online vendors offer competitive prices: PC Connection , CDW , and Amazon .
~~Free Downloads~~

Ad-aware> Free tool finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner> Free system-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian
Free, open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection> Free Windows filter designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice
Free multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState
Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy> Free tool removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

~~Join the TechSoup Community~~

TechSoup's Community is a place to share and learn more about technology. Here, you can ask questions and get answers from an enthusiastic team of technology and nonprofit experts.
Digital Divide Forum
This forum is dedicated to discussing the importance of access to technology, how technology can help people with disabilities and members of low income communities.
Virus and Security Forum
Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free.
Volunteers & Technology
Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.
~~Additional Resources~~

[[#Additional Resources]

The following organizations offer advice, articles, and resources for organizations with public computers. America Connects Consortium ACC supports community technology centers nationwide to improve programs, support community development, and improve adult literacy and achievement in education.
CTCnet
A national network of organizations united in their commitment to strengthen the social, economic, educational, and cultural life of their communities through technology.
HUD Neighborhood Networks
From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this expansive site provides a variety of information, including resources for starting your own community nonprofit.
NPower
A national network of local nonprofit organizations that provide unbiased, affordable, and appropriate technology assistance to other organizations.
One Economy
A multi-national nonprofit organization that brings broadband to the homes of low-income people and provides a multilingual Web portal called The Beehive .
Web Junction
Geared toward libraries, this site offers advice, forums, and articles.

Public Labs

tsg_kevin — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:50:01 GMT

This page is adapted from our TechSoup Public Labs Toolkit .
Feel free to submit changes or additional content to share!
You can edit this page by clicking the "Edit This Page" button on the top.

Nonprofits with Public Computers Toolkit

Tips and Public Lab Management

Case Studies

Learn how organizations around the globe are using public computers to reach out to the community, teach adults and children new skills, and make a difference.
Caminos Learning Center
A San Francisco-based nonprofit teaches immigrant and low-income Latina women computer literacy.
One Economy: Bringing the Net to Those Who Need It Nonprofit provides Web access, content, and training to low-income communities.
Teens Work to End Digital Divide in Jamaican Schools
Teens For Technology brings computer labs to the country's schools.
Uddami Project: Giving Hope to Disadvantaged Youth in India India's UCTC provides locals with free computer training, access to a better job, and a better life.

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Free Downloads

Ad-aware> Free tool finds and removes adware and spyware from your computer. Free version for personal use. Academic and nonprofit discount available.
CCleaner> Free system-optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing Windows to run faster and more efficiently.
Dan’s Guardian
Free, open-source Web content filter runs on Linux and Mac operating systems.
K9 Protection> Free Windows filter designed for easy set up.
OpenOffice
Free multi-platform, multilingual office suite is compatible with all other major office suites.
SteadyState
Locks down public computers and protects them from unintended changes and unwanted installations of software.
Spybot Search and Destroy> Free tool removes adware, malware, and checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders.

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Additional Resources

The following organizations offer advice, articles, and resources for organizations with public computers.
America Connects Consortium ACC supports community technology centers nationwide to improve programs, support community development, and improve adult literacy and achievement in education.
CTCnet
A national network of organizations united in their commitment to strengthen the social, economic, educational, and cultural life of their communities through technology.
HUD Neighborhood Networks From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this expansive site provides a variety of information, including resources for starting your own community nonprofit.
NPower A national network of local nonprofit organizations that provide unbiased, affordable, and appropriate technology assistance to other organizations.
One Economy A multi-national nonprofit organization that brings broadband to the homes of low-income people and provides a multilingual Web portal called The Beehive .
Web Junction Geared toward libraries, this site offers advice, forums, and articles.