Free Geek Twin Cities

4 recommendations and reviews from 4 people

• Referral from January 1, 2017
  

  Jay G. asked:

  Any IT/tech people on here? I have 4, 5+ year old desktop computers (they were probably new in 2009 or 2010)...- no monitors - they have XP or Win ME on them... so, they are old. I was going to take them to Best Buy and unload them (for free), however, is there a place that could put them to use still? (Don't worry, I will check with STEM first...) Also, I have the mice and keyboards... with the round plugs, too... Pre-USB peripherals. If someone has a recommendation, PM me. Thanks.

  

  Curtis G. replied:

  Free Geek in South Minneapolis will take them for sure. They teach people how to fix computers and then people get to take a computer home for free. You can also buy computers cheap from them. http://freegeektwincities.org/

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from November 28, 2015
  

  Draoken asked:

  Looking for an electronics parts or "hobby" store anywhere in the twin cities metro area. I'm trying to replace a legacy power cord on one of my electronics. Realizing I know nothing and I need either a store to look at things that preferably have individuals that know a bit about electronics. Then I realized I know nothing about stores either. Where can I go? Google searches didn't do me much. Thanks!

  

  AnneElk replied:

  You could try Free Geek too (at 26 th ave and 26 th St. S). www.freegeektwincities.org They might not have what you need in stock, but they recycle electronics and might have something to be dissembled that will have what you need. Also a staffer might be able to offer you pointers on the project.

  -1
  View full conversation on Reddit
• Referral from October 19, 2015
  

  Arvind M. asked:

  Hello everyone, I am hoping to assemble my own PC and wanted some advice. I have never assembled one before but I have replaced parts on desktops and laptops. So my question is - is there a local place where I can buy the components, as well as get some in-person advice? I might buy some components online, but I wanted to personally chat with someone so I can plan it coherently. The PC is intended to be dual boot (Ubuntu/Windows) and not primarily intended for gaming, but potentially used for some amount of application development and processing multimedia files. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

  

  April O. replied:

  Free Geek Twin Cities http://freegeektwincities.org can help you learn all about how to rip stuff apart and put it back together.

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook
• Referral from May 12, 2014
  

  Jessy K. asked:

  Does anyone know of a good place to either donate a desktop computer to, or sell one to? It's just been sitting in my closet for 4 years.

  

  Susan C. replied:

  http://freegeektwincities.org/

  -1
  View full conversation on Facebook