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Recent REcompute recipient Ervin with his laptop donated by our friends at AOCS.

Recent REcompute recipient Ervin with his laptop donated by our friends at AOCS. Ervin now has #DigitalSovereignty as he has crossed the #DigitalDivide and is able to pursue his studies and #digitaleducation.
#DonateLaptops to help others like Ervin:
www.recompute.info/donate-laptop.cfm
Thank you.

Recent Recipient Rita alliteratively enjoying her 27-inch all-in-one converted from REcompute to run on #linux.

Recent Recipient Rita alliteratively enjoying her 27-inch all-in-one computer converted to run on #linux. From REcompute. She will use it for studies and working online as she and her family continue their #DigitalJourney.
Donate laptops and help others:
www.recompute.info/donate-laptop.cfm

Today's the day!
Free Microsoft support for Windows 10 ends.
You can pay for support, if you like.
You can also upgrade to Windows 11, but not if you have older or incompatible hardware. You would have to buy a new computer.
If you do, please consider donating your old laptop to www.recompute.info.

You Can Stay on Windows 10 for Free If You Do This by Oct. 14 Microsoft ends support for its older OS this month, but there are three ways to stay on Windows 10, two of which are free.

In fairness, the following can be done. But (fourth option) you can also bypass all the headaches and move to Linux. Ask us how:
www.recompute.info
Or upgrade to Windows 11 and donate your old laptop to us.
www.pcmag.com/news/you-can...

Don't be taken by surprise. Free support from MS for Win10 will end in Oct. You have options. Stay with Win10 (be unsecure unless you pay). Buy new and upgrade to Win11 - and donate your old laptop to REcompute. Or convert to Linux. Please give this some serious thought.
Contact: www.recompute.info

My advice: Switch to #LibreOffice!

REcompute laptop and computer recipients - run Linux system updates at least once a week. This keeps your system and software up-to-date and secure. If the shield in your toolbar has an orange dot on it - you have updates!
#DigitalEquity #DigitalJourney #linux #DonateLaptops
www.recompute.info

Trying Linux as a Complete Beginner YouTube video by Switch and Click

You might find this a little hi-speed, but it's a useful video about whether a new Linux user can install and adapt to Linux. Zero upsells. Zero ads. Zero promotions. Linux is FREE. As is most of the software you can install.

More info: www.recompute.info

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJDv...

Trying Linux as a Complete Beginner YouTube video by Switch and Click

You might find this a little hi-speed, but it's a useful video about whether a new Linux user can install and adapt to Linux. Zero upsells. Zero ads. Zero promotions. Linux is FREE. As is most of the software you can install.

More info: www.recompute.info

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJDv...

Hi. My name is Mark Atkinson. My organisation REcompute, solicits donations of older and unused laptops, wipes them clean according to the US Govt. NIST standard, then installs Linux Mint and distributes them free to members of the community so they can start their #digitaljourney
www.recompute.info

Europe is Dumping Microsoft YouTube video by Mental Outlaw

youtu.be/7g1eCC05Ud0?...

#Microsoft #Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #Linux #LibreOffice #OpenSource #FOSS

REcompute laptop recipients - don't forget to run your Linux system updates at least once a week to keep your system and software up-to-date and secure.
If the shield in your toolbar has an orange dot on it - you have updates!
#DigitalEquity #DigitalJourney #digitaldivide #linux
www.recompute.info

Declutter. Protect the environment. Re-home that dust somewhere else. Donate your unused laptop to REcompute so that others can start their #DigitalJourney
www.recompute.info/donate-lapto...
#DigitalEquity #digitaldivide #Linux #champaigncounty

Recipient J.S. picked up her ASUS Zenbook from REcompute this morning, which she will use in her studies on her #digitaljourney. Wishing you the best, J.S.!
Donate used laptops:
www.recompute.info/donate-lapto... and bridge the #digitaldivide
Please #repost to help others.
#linux #recyclinglaptops

End of 10: The Open Source alternative to forced obsolescence The OSI is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a community-driven effort to turn the looming end of Windows 10 support into an opportunity for freedom, sustainability, and digital empowerment...

This is not an anti-Windows post, but meant to provide more information and options for computer owners with the looming deadline. #Linux #REcompute
opensource.org/blog/end-of-...

How to Wipe a Computer Clean of Personal Data - Consumer Reports Before you resell, recycle, or donate an old laptop or desktop, learn how to wipe a computer clean and protect your personal data.

Donors - REcompute will always wipe your hard drive clean to prevent access to any files or documents, but here's information from Consumer Reports so you can be proactive.
www.consumerreports.org/electronics-...

Cheerful and friendly recipient Kennedy with his laptop from REcompute.
Donate unused laptops to help those like Kennedy start their #DigitalJourney
Info: www.recompute.info
Help create #DigitalEquity. Help cross the #digitaldivide.
#PleaseShare to increase awareness.
#Salt&Light #NeedfulThings

Recipient H.K., from DRC, was today the recipient of an Acer Swift laptop during a session at #saltandlight in Urbana, which will help their studies and their #DigitalJourney.
www.recompute.info
#digitaldivide #DigitalEquity #PleaseShare

REcompute solicits tax-deductible donations of older and unused laptops and all-in-one computers, which are wiped clean then distributed free to members of the community to create #digitalequity and bridge the #digitaldivide
Please let us know if you have machines to donate.
Info: www.recompute.info

LibreOffice is included in every installation of Linux on laptops from REcompute. It is compatible with MSOffice and documents can be shared.

Open Document Format (ODF) is the native format of #LibreOffice – and can be used by many other office apps too. Learn how it compares to Microsoft's formats and what the future holds: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/05...

REcompute recipients go home beaming, happy that they can start their #digitaljourney and pursue their study, career, personal and communication #goals.

To enable this, REcompute relies on donations of laptops from individuals, companies and organizations.

www.recompute.info/donate-laptop.cfm

Money talks

Sanat and his linux laptop from REcompute

The irrepressible Sanat with his #linux laptop from REcompute, which he will use as a laptop at the #coop where he lives, so that he and his roommates can start and continue their #digitaljourney

Please donate your unused laptop(s) for #digitalequity

www.recompute.info

#salt&light #needfulthings

REcompute solicits donations of unused laptops so they can be refurbished with a new operating system and distributed to deserving members of the community.

www.recompute.info

Thank you for your consideration