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Resources For Computer Equipment,Supplies,and Training
Computer Training Classes Here are some resources for free online computer training classes. Khan Academy Alison Goodwill Community Foundation Home and Learn Udemy Udemy's classes aren't free but most cost under $20.00. Techboomers Techboomers offers a variety of free courses including courses on how to use popular websites and mobile apps. Teach an Old Dog New Tricks This site offers a variety of video tutorials geared for seniors who want to learn how to use computers and software. Here are some resources for in person classes PCs For People Low Cost Computers/ Internet PCs For People PCs For People provides both low cost computers and Internet service. Their Internet service costs $15 a month. Comcast Internet Essentials Comcast offers low cost Internet with the basic plan costing $10 a month and Internet Essentials Plus, costing $30 a month. They also have an option to purchase a low cost computer system if you qualify for Internet Essentials. Affordable Connectivity Program This program provides up the $30 in credit for Internet or Cell phone service each month. You may have already been notified by your Internet provider if you qualify for this program. You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch. If you qualify, you need to enroll with a provider that offers connected devices. Here is the list of providers for Minnesota. Printer Ink Cartridge#- MFC-6870DW TN450 (High Yield) TN420 MFC-8710DW TN750 TN720 MFC- L2710DW TN760 MFC-L5850DW TN850 Where to purchase: www.newegg.com www.amazon.com www.4inkjets.com Officemax Staples Office Depot 4inkjets, Amazon, and Newegg usually have the best prices. You will be getting a remanufactured cartridge from the first two so there may be a slight decrease in the number of copies you will get per cartridge compared to an HP branded one. Be sure to read reviews when looking for ink on sites like Amazon. You want to be sure the cartridge includes the chip which tells the printer how much ink is left. It's best to by toner cheap and in bulk. Even if you only get 2500 pages from a cartridge it will still be less to purchase several of the cheap cartridges than one HP cartridge. Paper: Officemax Office Depot Staples Officemax and Staples often have good deals on cases of paper. It is also helpful to sign up for their rewards cards as they have a number of extra deals and coupons throughout the year. Routers, RAM, Wi-Fi cards and adapters Online: www.newegg.com www.cdw.com www.amazon.com Ebay is also a good option for computer parts like this. Stores: Best Buy Radio Shack Staples Keyboards, Mice Target and Wal-Mart are options. Another good option is to check Goodwill and thrift stores like Unique and ARC Value Village. You can often find good keyboards and mice for very low prices there. Computer/Office Furniture Twin Cities Freecycle Twin Cities Free Market Target Ikea Sears and Macys outlet stores SOS Office Furniture Thrift stores, Goodwill, and garage and estate sales are also good options. This list is continually being added to and expanded. If you know of
other options or have suggestions of things to add to the list, please
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