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"Serving Communities
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March 14, 2023 • Maryanne Chiriboga

The Nonprofit’s Computer Buying Guide: What You *Really* Need

Buying new computers for your nonprofit can be a daunting task. You’re bombarded with acronyms and specs, and every advertisement insists you need the “latest and greatest.” Let’s cut through the noise. For 99% of nonprofit work—email, web browsing, word processing, and donor management—you don’t need a high-end machine. You need a reliable one. Key […]

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"Serving Communities
Through Technology"

December 1, 2022 • Maryanne Chiriboga

‘Deleted’ Doesn’t Mean Gone: A Guide to Secure Data Destruction

You’ve dragged your old files to the recycling bin and clicked “Empty.” You even performed a “factory reset” on your old phone. That data is gone forever, right? Wrong. For data thieves, a “deleted” file is an unlocked door. Standard deletion and basic resets simply remove the pointers to your data, leaving the actual information […]

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November 24, 2022 • Maryanne Chiriboga

AI for Nonprofits: Beyond the Hype, What’s Actually Useful?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the biggest buzzword in technology, and the hype can be overwhelming. Vendors are promising that AI will revolutionize fundraising, automate operations, and solve all your problems. But for a small nonprofit with a tight budget, what’s actually practical and useful right now? Let’s ignore the “enterprise AI solutions” (the new trailer […]

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September 5, 2022 • Maryanne Chiriboga

Demystifying Tech Jargon: What Is ‘The Cloud’ and Why Should I Care?

You hear it everywhere: “It’s in the cloud.” “Just save it to the cloud.” But what does that actually mean? Tech jargon can be confusing, so let’s break down one of the most common terms in plain English. The “Cloud” is Just Someone Else’s Computer That’s it. That’s the big secret. When you save a […]

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