windows 8 demo

8/22/2019 Windows 8 Demo

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Windows 8 for Nonprofits

and Libraries

With TechSoups Ginny Mies


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Windows 8 for Nonprofits

and Libraries

With TechSoups Ginny Mies


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Presenters

Becky Wiegand

TechSoup

Facilitator

Assisting with chat: Kevin Lo and Cameron Jones, TechSoup

Ginny Mies

TechSoup

Presenter


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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

Todays Agenda:


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TechSoup is part of TechSoup Global,

working towards the day when every

nonprofit, library, and social benefitorganization on the planet has the

technology, knowledge, and resources

they need to operate at their full potential.

Who Is TechSoup?


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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 52donor partners including Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and Symantec,

and there are currently 469 technology donations available through

the TechSoup catalog.


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Introducing Windows 8


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- 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


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Some considerations before upgrading fornonprofits and libraries?

- Compatibility with existing software

- Learning curve for staff and users- Low resolution monitors or graphics cards can

reduce some enhancements

Considerations


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Well 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


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Donations of Windows 8

Upgrade Resources

Updgrade with Software Assurance

Tech for Good: Microsoft Donations webinar

Microsoft Donation Program Eligibility

Windows 8 Compatibility Center
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Donations of Windows 8

Products

Windows 8 Professional Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit)

Windows 8 Enterprise Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit)

Need full versions of Windows 8? Read more

about the Microsoft Get Genuine program
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Questions

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TBD

Microsoft Windows 8 Resources


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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 andFoundations

Guide to Windows 8 Resources

Comparing Windows 7 and Windows 8

Windows 8 on Older PCs?
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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

TechSoup Windows 8 Resources
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