Free Geek Toronto
180 Sudbury Street M6J 0A8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Help make a difference to increase digital inclusion in Toronto! Free Geek Toronto is looking for four enthusiastic and engaged volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. For more information, please check out https://www.freegeektoronto.org/board-of-directors-recruitm

Network (netwrk/): a group or system of interconnected people. This #NationalVolunteer Week, we recognize and appreciate the past and present volunteers who make up the community and network that is Free Geek Toronto, serving the greater network of the city of Toronto. Because of you and the vital work you do everyday, more people can be part of the digital community. We're looking forward to the day we can work together in person again and share ideas, stories and solutions offline as well as online.

With the announcement of a new stay-at-home order and to reduce risks to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and the community at large, effective Monday, April 12th, 2021, Free Geek Toronto will be suspending all operations including our online store and e-waste drop-off services. We'll continue to post updates on how we're operating on our website and social channels. Stay safe, everyone!

Artwork AND a donation of usable technology? Sorry we didn't notice this sooner but thank you to the person who did this. Made our day!

We've got a lot of good TVs for sale now in our Thrift Shop! Most are listed for under $100! Check it out at freegeektoronto.org/thrift-shop/ Reminder that in-person sales are available on Thursdays between 1-5.

Today is the first day Free Geek Toronto is open after the stay-at-home has been lifted. People can come in to pick up online orders or drop off their old tech via our direct entrance on the east side of 180 Sudbury St at the back of the building. We have a maximum capacity of 2 customers at a time in the building. Thank you for your support!

Free Geek Toronto will be closed Family Day weekend to give our staff and volunteers a quiet weekend. The shop will be closed on Saturday, February 13. There will be no curbside order pick-ups or tech donation drop-offs. Thank you for supporting Free Geek Toronto, a tech reuse social enterprise!

This computer has been on a journey across the country. Thank you @freegeekvancouver for doing such a good job refurbishing! We'll make sure it gets recycled properly.

If you're using Windows 10, considering these tips to help keep your machine secure. They won't solve everything, but it's better than nothing. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com//windows-10-features-tha/

Run Linux on everything https://corellium.com/blog/linux-m1

Free Geek Toronto will be open Thurs-Sat from 1 PM to 5 PM but only accepting electronic drop-offs on Fridays and Saturdays. We are recommending that, if possible, people wait until after the current stay-at-home order is lifted to bring in their donations.

Free Geek Toronto will be closed from Dec 23 to Jan 11 in order to give a break to our dedicated volunteers and staff while adhering to Ontario's Provincewide Shutdown. The last day for orders will be Dec 20 with pick-ups arrange for Dec 23. Any orders placed after that date will be fulfilled after Jan 11, 2021. Saturday, Dec 19 will be the last day for dropping off tech donations. We will resume accepting drop-offs in mid-January (date TBA).

Need a second computer for homeschooling? Consider something with Linux installed! https://opensource.com/article/20/4/school-home-linux We install Linux Mint rather than Fedora but basically the same thing!

The Canadian Internet Governance Forum coming up Nov 24 & 25 from 1:00-4:35 PM ET. It’s two days of discussions with Canada’s top thinkers on digital policy, including a keynote address from Mozilla Executive Director, Mark Surman, and panel discussions on issues like encryption, AI, connecting Indigenous communities, digital literacy and more. https://canadianigf.ca/agenda-2 Thank you Canadian Internet Registration Authority for bringing this to our attention.

Have older technology you're no longer using? Free Geek Toronto is back up and running and in need of your old devices to continue our work of bridging the digital divide with access to low cost computers and accessories. - - Please consider dropping off your tech on Saturdays between 12-4.

Free Geek Toronto will be resuming operations on Nov 12th, 2020. Store will remain closed to browsing. Orders can be picked up on Thursdays 1-5 and unwanted technology can be dropped off on Saturdays 12-4. As things progress we will open up more days. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The health and safety of our volunteers, staff, and the community at large are of the highest importance to us. In order to support provincial efforts to minimize the risks of COVID-19, effective Sunday, October 11th, 2020, Free Geek Toronto will be suspending all operations, including our online shop, for at least 4 weeks or until the Stage 2 restrictions are lifted for Toronto. We thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate this situation in the weeks ahead. Please check out our website, www.freegeektoronto.org, for the latest information regarding Free Geek Toronto’s reopening.