Windows 8 for Nonprofits and Libraries With TechSoup’s Ginny Mies

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Windows 8 for Nonprofits and Libraries With TechSoup’s Ginny Mies

Presenters Becky Wiegand TechSoup Facilitator Assisting with chat: Kevin Lo and Cameron Jones, TechSoup Ginny Mies TechSoup Presenter

Introducing Windows 8 – Considerations and features for nonprofits and libraries Windows 8 demo – Look and feel – Key differences from Windows 7 – How to find frequent functions Windows 8 Donations Through TechSoup Today’s Agenda:

TechSoup is part of TechSoup Global, working towards the day when every nonprofit, library, and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology, knowledge, and resources they need to operate at their full potential. Who Is TechSoup?

TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As of June 2012, TechSoup served more than 183,000 organizations, distributed more than 9.7 million technology donations, and enabled nonprofit recipients to save more than $3.1 billion in IT expenses in 40 countries around the world. We have 52 donor partners including Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and Symantec, and there are currently 469 technology donations available through the TechSoup catalog.

Introducing Windows 8

-What benefits are there for office use? -Faster performance (old machines too!) -Pre-installed Windows Defender security -Enhanced built-in hardware failure protection -SkyDrive cloud storage -Multi-language -Easy shareability and search everything! -Default mode for public computers -Use your existing monitor, mouse, keyboard Features

Some considerations before upgrading for nonprofits and libraries? -Compatibility with existing software -Learning curve for staff and users -Low resolution monitors or graphics cards can reduce some enhancements Considerations

We’ll show you a few things… – Look and feel – Key differences between Win 7 and 8 – Shortcuts and finding key workplace functions – Device installation – Interoperability of programs and search everything! – Charms and sharing Live Demo

Donations of Windows 8 Upgrade Resources Updgrade with Software Assurance Tech for Good: Microsoft Donations webinar Tech for Good: Microsoft Donations Microsoft Donation Program Eligibility Windows 8 Compatibility Center

Donations of Windows 8 Products Windows 8 Professional Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit)32-Bit64-Bit Windows 8 Enterprise Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit)32-Bit64-Bit) Need full versions of Windows 8? Read more about the Microsoft Get Genuine programRead more about the Microsoft Get Genuine program

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TechSoup Windows 8 Resources Should Your Upgrade to Windows 8? How to Upgrade to Windows 8 Windows 8 for Nonprofits, Libraries and Foundations Windows 8 for Nonprofits, Libraries and Foundations Guide to Windows 8 Resources Comparing Windows 7 and Windows 8 Windows 8 on Older PCs?

Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries Donations of Windows 8 Are Now Available! Community forum discussion on Windows 8 Windows 8 Security: What's New, What's Different Windows 8 Security: What's New, What's Different TechSoup Windows 8 Resources

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