Computers for Change - Laptop Buy, Sell, Trade, Repair in Burlington, VT (802) 578-9687
Donation Program
Computers for Change donation program is currently offering
“Internet Cafe in a box”
this is a program where Computers for Change donates 5-20 computers that are setup to access the internet. If your organization is interesting in a program like this please email [email protected]
Below is Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Cafe in a Box.
Do these computers come with an Office Suite?
No.
We recommend the free online office suite Google Drive
This video gives a quick introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTE6pa-EY4
How much training will clients/staff need to teach people how to use them?
Little or none. The computer will boot straight into a web browser.
How susceptible will the computers be to viruses?
The computers will be virus free.
The computer is reset to a virus free state each time it turns on.
How much "space" will our clients have to store things?
None.
The client can save things onto a USB drive or to online storage places like “Google Drive”, “iCloud”, “Dropbox” etc.
Can clients check their documents/mail from other computers?
Yes.
If they are saved to a USB drive or online storage.
What happens when a computer fails? Will it be fixed or replaced?
Yes. It will be replaced.
How many computers can we get?
Up to 20 computers at this time.
How many people can set up accounts on these computers?
There is only guest accounts. You would then login to your personal online email/documents/etc accounts.
Will folks be able to print documents off of these computers?
Yes.
If there is a printer attached to the network and configured for the guests to print. (this is easy to set up if the location has a printer that is capable of connecting to the internet.)
Will they be wireless or direct wired or both?
Both.
What equipment will the organization have to have available?
Are there any monthly/regular costs involved?
No.
“Internet Cafe in a box”
this is a program where Computers for Change donates 5-20 computers that are setup to access the internet. If your organization is interesting in a program like this please email [email protected]
Below is Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Cafe in a Box.
Do these computers come with an Office Suite?
No.
We recommend the free online office suite Google Drive
This video gives a quick introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTE6pa-EY4
How much training will clients/staff need to teach people how to use them?
Little or none. The computer will boot straight into a web browser.
How susceptible will the computers be to viruses?
The computers will be virus free.
The computer is reset to a virus free state each time it turns on.
How much "space" will our clients have to store things?
None.
The client can save things onto a USB drive or to online storage places like “Google Drive”, “iCloud”, “Dropbox” etc.
Can clients check their documents/mail from other computers?
Yes.
If they are saved to a USB drive or online storage.
What happens when a computer fails? Will it be fixed or replaced?
Yes. It will be replaced.
How many computers can we get?
Up to 20 computers at this time.
How many people can set up accounts on these computers?
There is only guest accounts. You would then login to your personal online email/documents/etc accounts.
Will folks be able to print documents off of these computers?
Yes.
If there is a printer attached to the network and configured for the guests to print. (this is easy to set up if the location has a printer that is capable of connecting to the internet.)
Will they be wireless or direct wired or both?
Both.
What equipment will the organization have to have available?
- Space for the computers
- Wired or wireless internet
- Power
- Printer (if they want one)
Are there any monthly/regular costs involved?
No.
