GETTING STARTED
Did you recieve a computer from TechFIN? The below resources will assist you in setting up and using your computer.
Types of TechFIN Computers
TechFIN computers fall into 4 categories: Windows, Linux, Chromebook, and MacOS. Not sure which one you have? Look for one of these logos on the outside of the machine. If there is no logo on the outside, start up the machine and see which logo appears on the screen.
First Steps
1. Connect all cables and power the computer on
2. Follow the prompts to set up the primary user *
3. Add a new user for each person in your household
* For Windows computers: if you don’t want to create a Microsoft account during setup, follow the steps outlined in this video: press Shift+F10 at the Choose Network screen, type “start ms-chx:localonly” and click Enter, follow prompts to create a local user. Pro tip: for this to work your computer cannot be connected to the internet via ethernet cable
YouTube Tutorials
Free and Low-Cost Internet Resources
www.lifelinesupport.org – Federal benefit providing up to $9.95/month off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services
Big Apple Connect – NYCHA residents without existing home internet can sign up for home internet and basic cable TV for as low as $0/month with Optimum or Spectrum
Spectrum Internet Assist – an affordable Internet option that provides reliable, 50 Mbps Internet to qualified households
Verizon Forward – reduced cost internet to eligible new or existing customers
Optimum Advantage – an affordable monthly rate, free installation with equipment included access to Optimum WiFi hotspots, and so much more