After retiring from a 46-year career in IT, I took on a number of volunteer roles, which, all in one way or another, involved helping people with understanding and using computers. During this time, I soon became aware that unfortunately, there are a lot of people who are digitally excluded from society. These individuals, both adult and children, have little or no access to computers of their own. So, I had the idea of converting old, unused and unloved laptops that are currently are gathering dust on a shelf or hidden away in a cupboard into fully operational machines.
I read an article about converting old Windows or Apple laptops to run a derivative of the Chromebook operating system. Using an old unwanted laptop from a friend of mine, I successfully converted it to run ChromeOS Flex, which is a derivative of the Google Chromebook operating system. This then became the method for converting donated laptops to become Chromebooks for distribution to those in need of them.
Norman has been working in IT for over 30 years, in a number of roles from operations to development and project management and still has keen interest in technology. Currently running Adeptex Technology helping Individuals and Businesses in a variety of sectors.
Norman has helped a number of charities with their IT solutions and felt his skillset would allow him to make a good contribution to Digiplus Cyber’s Project Chromebook.
Consider donating your old laptops to Project Chromebook
It is an entirely free service that does not pay for donated laptops nor does it charge to give rejuvenated laptops to families who have little or no access to computers.
