How to Get a Free Computer

The goal of putting a computer in every home is coming closer to fruition as a bevy of organizations make free computers available to low-income families and the elderly. But actually getting your hands on one of those free computers may not be in the cards if you don't live in the right state or meet specific qualifications.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Agree to pay a bit more to access the Internet, and you'll discover several companies that are anxious to give you a free computer. You may also have to visit websites generating ads for their clients. A couple of the companies that fall into this category can be found in the Resources section.

2. Agree to stroll through a bunch of advertisements everytime you surf the web, and you'll discover there are several companies that will give you a free computer. Many are totally free, including Internet access and e-mail.

3. Receive a free computer or Web TV if you are a disabled veteran without making any commitment for Internet service or paying other monthly fees. See the Resources section for more details.

4. Obtain a free computer if you are part of a low-income family. There are tons of places that are willing to hand out these computers, but most will only provide them to families living in their local areas. Examples of this type of service can be found in the Resource section.

5. Meet specific criteria and, if you're a senior citizen, you can get a free computer. Sometimes there's a small fee involved (like shipping and handling), but these computers are totally free for the elderly. You should also check with organizations in your area for free PCs.

Tips & Warnings

• Unfortunately there are also a lot of scam artists out there that either want you to spend hours on a PC filling out "surveys" to get a free PC or offering "free PCs" for a monthly service charge, which could add up to more than the computer would cost if purchased from a retail store.

Resources

• Provides free computers if you're willing to be subjected to tons of ads and pay for Internet service.
• Offers free computers for viewing ads and paying for their Internet service.
• Provides free computers for disabled veterans.
• Provides free computers for low-income families.
• Offers free computers to low-income families that are home-schooling their children.
• Provides free computers for senior citizens.

[fierokeeper57]

on 6/15/2009 Thanks to the Obama Spending Plan, when I had a stroke, they did away with my job. Shorly after that, my computer died, not to be revived. Being 57, two strokes, high b/p and type 2 diabetes, they just don't seem to want to hire ya!! Looking on the computer for jobs, but...mine is dead now. Looking for a cheap or free one till I'm back on top. Any help would be nice. Thanks in advance.. John.. :-)

[jglennon61]

on 5/14/2009 Goodwill in Canton, Ohio have classes to teach people how to use a computer and then offer them for sale for one hundred dollars. The phone number for Goodwill is 330-454-9461. Goodluck to you.

[deelight1963]

on 1/19/2009 I have been taken out of work since 2004 and divorced in 2005. I have two children and my son is ADHD/LD we live off of a $600 disability check. I cant afford to get a computer. I herd about this so if by chance it's true that you can get a free laptop I would like to find out how . Thank you

[dtclark]

on 11/7/2008 I'm a single mother in Akron Ohio. I'm low income and trying to get a free computer for my son. He's in first grade and he does a lot of work on computers at school, but I can't afford one for my home. I've went to the library to surf the internet for offers, but to no avail. If you know of an organization that can help, please let me know. my e-mail is [e-mail] I check it once a week at the library..... thanks for your time.... Theresa Clark

[Elizabethknows]

on 6/26/2008 for the free computers for low income families it is only for people living in PA.