Saving money on your internet and other digital services is crucial for managing your budget. Here are several strategies you can employ to save money. 1. Leverage Free WiFi Locations: Many public spaces such as libraries, cafes, retailers, grocery stores, parks, churches, and community centers offer free WiFi access. By planning your internet usage around these locations, you can save…
In today’s digitally-driven world, technology rapidly evolves, often leaving older desktops, laptops, and monitors collecting dust in the corners of our homes and offices. However, these devices, which may seem outdated to some, can be a treasure trove for others when donated to a computer refurbisher like ROANEnet. Turning E-Waste into Opportunities Donating your old computers and monitors to a computer…
East Tennessee, a region renowned for its natural beauty and hospitable spirit, has challenges. In the heartland of the Volunteer State, a particularly vulnerable population exists: the poor, the isolated, and senior citizens. In the rugged landscapes of East Tennessee, access to information can be a game-changer for the disadvantaged. Digital literacy empowers the impoverished to access essential resources like…
Computer basics training that includes free instruction and a free Chromebook is available in East TN. The class is designed for those with no computer experience, said Dayle Beyer, executive director of ROANEnet, a non-profit dedicated to digital equity and access. “Our goal is to help everyone in the community become digitally literate,” Beyer said. The three-hour classes are small—usually…
ROANEnet has announced the winners of the 2021 Student Essay Contest. Winners in each of five categories were notified last week that they will each receive a new Dell Laptop Computer from Comcast and $100. Contestants, including students from elementary, middle, and high school, college, and Tennessee Reconnect, were asked to submit an essay on the subject of “If I…
Richard Glover has been named Volunteer of the Month of November 2021 for the non-profit ROANEnet. Richard has been volunteering for ROANEnet since January 2021 to help apply his knowledge and experience serving Roane County. He is responsible for the management of ROANEnet’s Digital Lab, mentoring desktop support interns and the refurbishing of digital equipment for distribution to the community….
If your school-aged child, K-12 (who lives in and goes to public, private, or is homeschooled in Roane County) needs a computer and you or the residents in your home have NO working computer in your home, ROANEnet has FREE refurbished desktop computer packages available for your child (desktop computer, mouse, keyboard, monitor). To receive a computer, an adult or…