Free Geek Vancouver @freegeekvan
#Nonprofit #ResponsibleRecycling offering #FreeEducation #Volunteering & #Reuse since 2007 freegeekvancouver.org 1820 Pandora St, Vancouver, BC Joined June 2010-
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It's your last chance to get some sweet summer deals, as the Free Geek Summer Sale ends this Tuesday, July 26th. Find out what's still available here: freegeek.myhelcimstore.com/category/sale/
There's no better time to find affordable tech items than Free Geek's Summer Sale! A huge range of laptops, desktops and touchscreen items are on sale for this week only. Check out the deals here: freegeek.myhelcimstore.com/category/sale/
We're having a Summer Sale! Join us next week, Tuesday July 19-26, for some amazing deals in our online thrift store. See you soon!
Happy Canada Day! Free Geek is celebrating Canada Day by recognising the work of the Canadian software company, OpenText, who were establishing search engine technology back in the ‘90s. Based in Ontario, OpenText has been recognised as one of Canada's top employers.
We're holding another Zero Waste Recycling Drive next Saturday, June 18th, from 10am-1pm. Check out the list of accepted donations here: vancouver.ca/green-vancouve… We'll see you there!
We're on TV! See our repair cafes at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House in action. Together with Frameworq and MetroVan Repair Cafes we're working towards a circular economy one laptop/toaster/shirt at a time. Interview by Fairchild TV: m.youtube.com/watch?v=ulZe2n…
The Vancouver Repair Collective needs your help! If you're good at fixing stuff (sewing, electronic engineers, or similar) and would like to join our community repair work, please email: [email protected] Share this with family or friends who might be interested
Free Geek is part of the Vancouver Repair Collective, who help you fix broken tech, clothes & household items. Join our next event on June 18th, by getting your free time slot here: vanrepaircollective.com
cbc.ca/news/science/w… Spring cleaning? Here's our three top tips to be earth-aware: -> Drop off your unwanted functioning tech with us for refurbishment and reuse -> Shop for great quality second-life tech at our online store -> Bring your broken tech to a repair cafe
Last weekend at the Community Repair Event our Vancouver Repair Collective worked hard to help people reuse their broken items. Check out some action shots from the event & stay tuned for details of the next one!
Last chance to book your space for our Community Repair Event tomorrow at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House on East Broadway. Find your time slot here: vanrepaircollective.com
We will be closed on Tuesday May 24th for the Victoria Day holiday. Open again as usual, on Wednesday May 25th. Wishing you all a happy Victoria Day!
The Vancouver Repair Collective help you fix your broken tech and household items. Did you miss our Community Repair Event last weekend? Book your tickets now for our next event on Saturday May 21st. Find your free time slot here: vanrepaircollective.com
As part of the Vancouver Repair Collective, Free Geek are holding a community repair event this Saturday! Come with your broken laptop and learn how to fix them for next time. Book one of the last (free) spaces while you can - vanrepaircollective.com
Free Geek will be closed on Saturday 30th April. Please join us at one of these events we are holding: • Reuse & Recycling Drop Off Event Find out more here: vancouver.ca/news-calendar/… • Repair Cafe Event For more info, click here: vanrepaircollective.com
We are holding a recycling drive on Saturday April 30th. Bring your unwanted tech & other items to Locarno Beach Park in West Point Grey, 10am-1pm. Find out more: vancouver.ca/green-vancouve… See you there!
Check out Free Geek's opening hours for Easter weekend; we will be closed on Sunday 17th, Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th April. Open again on Weds 20th. Have a great Easter everyone!
Do you need help repairing your computer? Or sewing up your favourite shirt? The Vancouver Repair Collective can help! Book your free appointment here: vanrepaircollective.com
Access to technology and access to high-speed internet is indeed an equity issue. The government has made an important step, but there's still more to do. cbc.ca/news/politics/…
This week's Feature Product is ON SALE! We have several refurbished HP Elitebooks in our Online Thrift Store at great prices. Check out this deal and other affordable finds here: freegeek.myhelcimstore.com/category/lapto…
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We at @LinusTech can't thank @_STERPH_ and @colton_potter enough for putting on a fantastic #LTX2019! Send some love and appreciation to them!
@freegeekvan As usual, it's always great to have you out here!
Thanks, @freegeekvan for coming out once again to #LTX2019! They provided the gear for Motherboard House of Cards and Case Toss booths. Send them some love and appreciation! :D
Big thanks to everyone that came by and played @TestTubeTitans this weekend. Thanks to @LTXexpo and @DreamHack for hosting. Thanks to @freegeekvan for renting me a laptop to use. And huge thanks to @avlijass and Ben for helping me! An exhausting but fun weekend.
Day 2 is half way over! You have any epic #LTX2019 stories so far?
Ouch... So close... @freegeekvan @LTXexpo #LTX2019
Okay, which one of you guys got Linus to sign your PC and then donated it to @freegeekvan?!
The PC Building Workshop is in full swing. Learn how to build a PC from scratch, but don't worry about breaking any parts, it wasn't working in the first place.🤪 Thanks, @iFixit for supplying the tools and @freegeekvan for the computers! #LTX2019
See you all tomorrow! #LTX2019 ft @DreamHack
One more sleep until #LTX19 and office tours are underway!!! 😄
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