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JULY 2026 | technoactivism.org | BlueSky

MEMBER UPDATE

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Thanks for stopping by our table or signing up for our services!

We're grateful you've chosen to join us at the beginning of this journey.

Technoactivism exists to help people and communities use technology safely, confidently, and with dignity. Through education, digital safety support, technical expertise, and community service, we're working to make technology more accessible and empowering for everyone.

We're still in our early stages, building programs, growing our volunteer network, and expanding our impact. Thank you for believing in this mission and helping shape what comes next. We're excited to have you with us.

If you know anyone who might want to join us and become a member, please forward this newsletter to them.

MONTHLY TECH TIP

Be Careful with Lifetime Software Deals

We recently posted about "lifetime" software deals on BlueSky.

Who doesn't love a bargain? Lifetime software "deals" promise a one-time payment for access to a product forever, often at a fraction of the cost of an annual subscription.

Now, for individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses, these offers can seem like an easy way to save money.

But before you buy, take a closer look.
Too often, these "deals" are just scams.

Example: if somebody tried to sell you Microsoft Office 2019 for a lifetime, it's not your lifetime, it's the product's lifetime.

Sure, you'd have Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 2019 "forever," but in 2026, the product's lifecycle has ended and exited mainstream support. It'll never receive security or feature updates, putting you at risk.

These "deals" are often issued with Microsoft volume licensing, in violation of their terms. That licensing is meant for large companies and can be revoked at any time. Although you "bought" a "lifetime" license, it'll suddenly stop working. You'd be out of cash and without a working product.

Also, Microsoft doesn't offer "lifetime" pricing for Office (Microsoft 365). Just check out their pricing online. "Lifetime" pricing doesn't benefit a software company.

Finally, do you still use (or want to use) WordPerfect from the 1990s? Probably not. "Lifetime" software doesn't make any sense. We typically don't use old software.

So watch out for those "lifetime" deals.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, but, hey, if you've got questions, we've got answers.

Just email us at questions@technoactivism.org and send us a screenshot of the offer. Anytime.

We'll help you make sense of it before you buy.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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RUNBOOKS

Free Technical Guides for Nonprofits
Published This Month

100.01 - GAM Installation and General Use Case

A step-by-step instructional guide for installing and using Google Apps Manager (GAM), a command-line tool to administer Google Workspace.

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TECH SUPPORT

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Did you know we offer free or discounted
Tech Support to our Members?

Are you a Member? Have you Applied for Services?

Do you need our help?

We got you.

Community-driven tech support is a click away.

Just schedule our time online.

BLOG POSTS

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Q2 GIVING CAMPAIGN

To date, we've received ~20% of our second quarter giving campaign goal.

It's a great start, but there's still more to do.
And our Q3 campaign is right around the corner!

Please share news about Technoactivism to your friends and colleagues, and particularly to other nonprofits who might wish to Apply for our Services.

We're Just Getting Started!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT!