Demystifying Your Device

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Knowledge of how computers operate is a key part of digital literacy.

A Short Lesson on What’s Inside Your Computer

Computers are an essential tool for living in our interconnected world. This guide describes a computer’s individual components and their functions, in clear, accessible language. Register below. Then, click the download button to receive this resource.

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You Can Help

If you would like to donate devices through Digitunity, you can start HERE. Donating is easy as our technology donation platform guides you through the process. To learn more, or if you have additional questions about the equipment donation process, please review our FAQs.

If you don’t have a spare computer to donate, don’t worry.  You can still help us get computers into the hands of individuals and families that need them by supporting our work with a financial donation HERE.  Every donation, no matter how large or small, helps our work to end the digital divide.

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