<!DOCTYPE html><html><body><div dir="auto">Hi all<br><br>If you have any old (DDR2/3) sticks lying around that you won't be using again (1/2/4/8GB), are you able to you please post them to me for use at Repair Cafes?<br><br>Repair Cafes are an awesome invention and operate globally. We keep stuff out of landfill by volunteering time and expertise to help people in our neighborhood, generally once a month. <br>See repaircafe.org for more info.<br><br>With the RAM, we can upgrade laptops and desktops to an optimal configuration.<br><br>There is of course the "end of Windows 10" situation, and we help a lot of people deal with that. While some people want to stick with Windows and there are ways to make that work with many machines even when the standard check says that such an upgrade is not possible.<br><br>Others are interested and eager in trying Linux, which of course we also call an upgrade :)<br>We also do introductory sessions so people can see what the desktop, apps and overall environment look like before they commit to such a migration.<br>With people not really seeing the difference between an application and an operating system, or even seeing what an operating system is, the conversations are generally not at all about what you might expect.<br>It's a good not-nerd exercise, very useful. To give you an idea about the results, we have some new Linux users who are in their late 70s, and ecstatic about how well their "old" computer works. Real people with real gratitude. It's a joy to help there. <br><br>So, you can help me help them. <br>You can send stuff to<br><my name><br>PO Box 327<br>Arana Hills QLD 4054<br><br>If by that address you figure you live nearby, we can arrange something other than post. Just throw me a direct email please and we'll work it out. If you have a box, crate or bag full, I'm happy to drive a fair distance to pick up!<br><br>If you're not certain whether all the RAM works, send/give those anyway: we have testing tools!<br><br>For post, generally, wedging modules between a few strips of cardboard works really well, and/or a ziplock or antistatic bag, depending on how many you're sending and what wrapping you have available. You can put things in bubble wrap or jiffy bag, however those can produce static so probably ok only if the modules are inside a bag protecting them from that. I've never seen it go wrong myself, but best to be careful.<br><br><br>We can also use things like small SSDs, because upgrading an old laptop from spinning HD to SSD makes them much faster, lighter, and extends the battery life (we suggest the owner replace the battery, when appropriate).<br>So SSDs of 128GB, 256GB, and the like are much appreciated as well. You get the idea.<br><br>Thank you very much for your attention, and, perhaps, assistance! You can help real people.<br><br>Regards, <br>Arjen.</div></body></html><br><p>Message protected by MailGuard: e-mail anti-virus, anti-spam and content filtering.<br /><a href="https://www.mailguard.com.au/mg">https://www.mailguard.com.au/mg</a></p>
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