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Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries

Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries. November 14, 2013. Using ReadyTalk. Chat and raise hand All lines are muted If you lose your Internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you. If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join .

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Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries

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  1. Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries November 14, 2013

  2. Using ReadyTalk • Chat and raise hand • All lines are muted • If you lose your Internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you. • If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join. • ReadyTalk support: 800-843-9166 Your audio will play through your computer’s speakers.

  3. You are being recorded… • This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations: www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars • You will receive a link to this presentation, material, and links. • Twitter hashtag: #techsoup

  4. Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries Todd Rutherford, Microsoft Ginny Mies, TechSoup November 14, 2013

  5. Presenters Todd Rutherford Senior Product Marketing Manager for Windows Microsoft Becky Wiegand Interactive Events Producer TechSoup Ginny Mies Content Curator TechSoup Assisting with chat: Gretchen Deo, Microsoft; Kevin Lo, Dawn Reed, TechSoup

  6. Today’s Agenda: • Introducing TechSoup • Participant Poll • Why Upgrade? • Upgrade Options • Tour Windows 8.1 • How to Get It! • Additional Resources • Q&A

  7. What Is TechSoup? 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.

  8. What Is TechSoup? • TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. • As of April 30, 2013, TechSoup Global has served more than 208,300 organizations — including over 67,000 organizations outside of North America. We have distributed more than 11 million software and hardware product donations and enabled recipients to save more than US$3.61 billion in IT expenses in 56 countries around the world.

  9. What Is TechSoup? • Technology donations available through the TechSoup catalog: 401 • Number of donor partners for US programs, including Adobe, Cisco, Microsoft, and Symantec: 63 • NetSquared Local monthly meetup groups around the world: 48 • TechSoup’s community blog and forums have participation from more than 50,000 monthly NPO and library users. • Reach more than 200,000 NPO, library, and philanthropy subscribers in the United States with our newsletters each month.

  10. Participant Poll • What operating system are you currently running on your office computer(s)? • XP • Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 • Windows 8.1 • Mac OS • A combo of different OS?

  11. Participant Poll • Are you currently, or do you plan to use touch devices in your org within the next five years? • Yes • No • Maybe

  12. Why Upgrade? Ginny Mies TechSoup

  13. Time to Retire Windows XP • Microsoft support ends April 8, 2014. • Less than a third of PCs are still using Windows XP. • Windows 7, Windows 8, and more recent versions of Microsoft Office run well on older PCs.

  14. Security • No more security updates or patches from Microsoft • “XP’s retirement will be hacker heaven.” – Computerworld • Windows Defender built into Windows 8

  15. Upgrade Options

  16. Get Genuine Options

  17. Windows 8.1 Standout Features • Better performance • Works well on older machines • Protection against hardware failure • SkyDrive integration • Multilingual • Support for new technologies

  18. Tour Windows 8.1 Todd Rutherford Microsoft

  19. How to Get It! Becky Wiegand TechSoup Global

  20. How to Get It! • Microsoft Software Donation Program through TechSoup • Upgrade free through Volume Licensing Service Center within two years of prior donation • Get Genuine full OS (one-time-only EVER!) • If you already have Windows 8, purchased commercially, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 through the Windows Store

  21. Donated Operating Systems • 501(c)(3) orgs • IMLS Public Libraries • Foundations • Read more about Microsoft Eligibility • Check your org’s eligibility

  22. Software Assurance • Software Assurance benefits come FREE with all donated Microsoft software through TechSoup (except Get Genuine products). • These benefits allow you to upgrade at no cost through the VLSC within two years. • Additional benefits include free e-learning courses from Microsoft, Home Use Program, and more.

  23. Q & A Please type your questions in the chat window. Follow-up questions can be posted in the community forum: www.techsoup.org/community

  24. Additional Resources • Want to learn more about Windows 8.1? Check out our overview of the new features. • See Windows 8 in action! Watch a video demo. • Should Your Upgrade to Windows 8?  has four points to consider when making the switch to a new OS. • What are the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8? Read our comparison of the two operating systems.   • Learn how Windows 8 is designed with accessibility in mind.  • Check out TechSoup's How to Upgrade to Windows 8 article. • Read about all of the built-in security enhancements Windows 8 offers. • Paul Thurrott’s Windows 8 portal is full of useful how-tos, reviews, and feature overviews.

  25. Thank You to Our Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week. For more information: www.techsoup.org/readytalk Please complete the post-event survey that will pop up when you close this screen to help us continue to improve our webinar offerings. (5=excellent, 1=poor)

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