How to Get a Free Laptop
23 Ways to Get a Free Computer
Did you know there are ways to get a free
laptop?
One of my favorite library services is it's Wi-Fi hotspot
lending program.
As someone who frequently travels to or through rural areas,
borrowing a portable Internet connection has been a lifesaver more
times than I can count.
But during one of our usual visits to the library,
I stumbled upon something entirely unexpected
a program offering free laptops,
complete with Wi-Fi service. This is not a program to
borrow a laptop.
Instead, it's a program to own one for free.
This discovery sparked an idea,
a curiosity that led me down a rabbit hole of
research.
If our library was doing this,
could there be other places to get a free laptop
as well?
So I went on a mission to find out all
the possible ways one can get a laptop for free.
I then took all my findings and wrote an article
that I titled How to get a Free laptop
23 Ways to Get a Free computer.
It is a guide that will help you find the
different ways to get a free laptop.
I've tried to capture the eligibility requirements of most of
the free laptop programs.
The link is in the video description.
Also, these are subject to change without my knowledge.
If any are outdated, reach out and let us know.
All right, let's jump in.
These first three are always to get a free laptop
from government assistance programs.
One, the Emergency Connectivity Fund
ECF
2 Affordable Connectivity Program
3. Lifeline Support Program.
The next four ways to get a free laptop are
from State and local governments.
4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TNF
5 Connect Illinois Computer Equity Network
6. The California Emerging Technology Fund
7 Connect all Washington State.
Next up are 6 religious or nonprofit organizations that provide
free laptops
8 Computers with Causes 9.
Everyone on free laptops 10 PCs for people
11. The Salvation Army
12. Goodwill Industries 13 United Way
Next are a couple of national and international organizations that
help by providing free computers.
14 World Computer Exchange 15
Alliance for Technology refurbishing and Reuse.
Here are three ways that college students can receive free
laptops.
16 Getting a laptop with grants or scholarship money.
17 The Dell Scholars Program
18 Colleges providing free laptop programs
The next step applies to people with disabilities.
19 Many organizations recognize the importance of digital inclusion and
work towards ensuring equal opportunities for all,
including people with disabilities. If you have a disability,
you likely can get a free computer.
We've looked at many options so far,
but we haven't gotten to a few local platforms.
The next two platforms can help you secure a laptop
locally.
Neither of these have income or student requirements.
20 Craigslist,
21 Free cycle
Our final two ways to get a free laptop are
from large companies.
22 laptop giveaways from Google,
Amazon, and Apple.
23 Dell Advantage sweepstakes and there you have it,
23 ways to Get a Free Laptop.
Before I looked into it,
I had no idea that there were so many ways
to get a free laptop or computer.
If there are any we missed,
let us know.
To see more details for each program and eligibility requirements,
click on the link in the description now.