Computers for People in Need

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Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
Appointment Hours:
Monday-Friday 10am-3pm

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What We Offer — Bluefin Update

What We Offer

Affordable Computers, Ready for Everyday Life

We offer refurbished computers that are cleaned, tested, and prepared to help individuals and families stay connected for school, work, and everyday life.

Before applying, review the computer options below to find one that fits your budget, needs, and how it will be used.

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Our Computer Options

Affordable refurbished desktops and laptops ready for school, work, and everyday use. Each system is cleaned, tested, and prepared by our team.

Essential

$25 Desktop
$50 Laptop

Affordable and reliable for everyday basics.

Best for
Affordable essentials: basic web browsing and email.
Typical specs
Battery~1-2 hour typical use
Memory4–8GB RAM
GraphicsIntegrated
OSBluefin Linux
Includes: Power adapter • Fully tested hardware
Most Popular

Mainstream

$50 Desktop
$100 Laptop

Balanced performance for most people.

Best for
Ideal balance: students, work, and everyday tasks.
Typical specs
Battery~2–3 hours typical use
Memory8-16GB RAM
GraphicsIntegrated
OSBluefin Linux
Includes: Power adapter • Fully tested hardware

Premium

$100 Desktop
$150 Laptop

Higher performance for heavier use.

Best for
Highest performance: demanding projects and power users.
Typical specs
Battery~3–4+ hours typical use
Memory16GB RAM
GraphicsEnhanced Graphics
OSBluefin Linux
Includes: Power adapter • Fully tested hardware
Included with every computer

Helpful software already installed

Your computer comes ready with common everyday apps for web browsing, email, documents, media, and video calls.

Firefox logo
Firefox
Thunderbird logo
Thunderbird
LibreOffice
VLC
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Need Windows 11?

If you need Windows 11, we may be able to provide it as a special-order upgrade for an additional $50 with a Mainstream or Premium computer. Total cost is usually $200–$250. Availability may be limited.

What is Bluefin Linux?

Bluefin Linux is a modern, secure operating system similar in appearance to Windows or macOS.

Ready for everyday tasks
Web
Email
Docs
Calls
Streaming
Why Bluefin works well
Free and open-source
Secure and virus-resistant
Fast on refurbished hardware
Regularly updated

For most everyday computer needs, Bluefin Linux works just like any modern computer system — without the cost of a Windows license.

Ready for web, email, documents, calls, and streaming

How to Get a Computer

Once you’ve reviewed the computer options, the process is simple.

1 Review & Apply
Review the computer options and submit an application for the one that best fits your budget and needs.
2 Confirmation
We review your request, confirm availability, and prepare your computer.
3 Pickup
Pick up your computer or follow the next steps provided by our team to get connected.

Ready to Apply?

After reviewing the options, go ahead and submit an application for the one that fits your budget and needs.

Apply for a Computer
Not sure what to choose? Take another look at the options above, or request an appointment and we’ll help you decide.