Computer Labs and Technical Support
This Web page provides links to resources for maintaining computing hardware, system software, and computer communication networks, tips, and troubleshooting focused on helping computer labs and community technology centers.Guides
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Hardware Help
Linux
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Networking
- Basic Explanation of Computer Networks in a Community Center Environment, by Jerry Winegarden, Duke OIT
- The World of Windows Networking, Step-by-step instructions on configuring Windows' networking environments
- Wireless
- Wireless Glossary
- Wi-Fi Networking News
- Wi-Fi Planet, the source for Wi-Fi Business and Technology
- Wi-Fi WLAN Benefits Calculator
- WI FI Alliance Index
Software
- Organizers Database (ODB) is an open source membership database program for Windows
- Device Drivers, download device drivers, free
- Open Source software listing by category
- TechSoup Stock, TechSoups's discount store for nonprofits
Resources
- TechBuilder.org, discussion forums for system builders and recipes, such as "How to Speed up Systems With msconfig"
- TechFinder, a free online directory of technology service providers for nonprofits
- TechSoup, technology assistance for nonprofits
- Tech Support Groups
- Triangle 501 Tech Club
- TechCoop (Triangle area)
- Triangle InterNetWorkers
- eRiders
- Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN)
Computer Reuse
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