free laptops

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Discussions tagged with 'free laptops' on WindowsForum.com cover two main themes: community laptop giveaway programs and troubleshooting issues with free or secondhand laptops. One thread details a city-sponsored digital skills workshop and laptop giveaway in Brownsville, Texas, aimed at bridging the digital divide for students. Another thread involves a user who received a free laptop from a relative and encountered persistent boot and hard drive problems, ultimately resolving them with a DBAN wipe and Windows 7 reinstallation. These posts highlight both opportunities to obtain free laptops through local initiatives and the technical challenges that may arise with used devices.
  1. Brownsville Extends Deadline for Back to School Digital Skills Workshop & Laptop Giveaway

    The City of Brownsville has extended the application deadline for its "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop and Laptop Giveaway," aiming to equip students with essential technology and skills for the upcoming academic year. This initiative underscores the city's commitment to...
  2. Brownsville Launches Digital Skills Workshop & Free Laptop Giveaway for Students

    The City of Brownsville, Texas, in collaboration with its Information Technology Department, is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide among its student population. The "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop and Laptop Giveaway" is a...
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    Windows 7 Laptop Crash or Windows 7 Support Issue??

    So recently I've obtained a Free laptop from my uncle because he upgraded to a new one. He gave it to me be and said it has been crashed for 3 months. Of course I didn't believe him since I'm the computer Wiz not him. Anyways, I booted it up to Windows 7 and after 2 days it started doing...