Nonprofit Technology Resources

Do not go here! I took my high line lap top to NTR for repair service was told that the mother board was destroyed and that it would be a total loss. I was devastate. I was then told that I should leave my computer there for e-​wast. Befor I did, I asked my 14 year old nephew to take a look it, he was able to fix this right away 10 – 15 mins tops! NTR would not return my deposit which was supposed to be refundable if the computer was repairable. NTR wanted to keep and resell my machine! Frauds I’m sure they will be investigated soon enough. This «nonprofit» was okay in the beginning but through the years has gotten worst and is cheating their customers. Please be weary. Those that have given a positive review are friends or business associates. I can not stress enough not to go here!

I started my own freelance writing and consulting business and needed technology. My girlfriend told me about the computer thrift store. No way. I didn’t believe her, but checked it out. OMG, the place was loaded with monitors, keyboards, mouses, and sundry stuff. I walked out with 2 keyboards and a mouse for $ 22. The clerk was helpful and friendly and pointed out a bendy keyboard. It’s a piece of rubber yet acts like a keyboard.
I was so happy with my buys and the Dell keyboard I bought is exactly the one at my past office job. Which is great because I need to write fast to keep my head above water.
The place is geared more for PC than Mac, but that’s not a huge surprise. But some accessories can be used either for Mac and PC. I’m using the keyboard now to write this review, and wow, this is amazing.
Hours are M-​F 9 to 6 and Sat 12 – 5. You can call ahead to ask questions.

A hidden[1] gem.
Not only does NTR accept hardware PC donations — where they refurbish, then donate or sell components at their thrift store next door — anything unusable is recycled. I don’t know about you, but where I live, computer hardware recycling happens once in a blue moon. Why consign dusty computer hardware to a landfill where it’s not exactly kosher for the environment?
Besides the handling of donations, NTR also offers training and consulting services. Friendly staff, too.
[1] At least to me… but hopefully not to everyone else!