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Do you have a working laptop or PC at home that you no longer need? Give it a new lease on life! We're now partnering with "The Mall" shopping center in Vienna's city center, where you can easily drop off your computer donations at the information point. Here's how to donate: Prepare your device: Make sure it's fully functional and complete (laptops, PCs, Macs, smartphones, tablets, etc.). Drop it off: Drop it off during regular opening hours directly at the information point on the ground floor of The Mall. Help us: We'll refurbish the devices in compliance with data protection regulations and distribute them to people who urgently need a computer for school, work, or everyday life. A heartfelt thank you! A very special thank you goes to the center manager, Florian Richter, and his entire team at The Mall Vienna's city center. Thanks to their fantastic support and the uncomplicated provision of the information point as a collection point, we're taking a big step closer to our goal of enabling digital inclusion for everyone. Join us – give your old devices a second life! The Mall website The Mall on Google Maps

Some people retire and buy themselves a deck chair. Andrea Gintenstorfer received equipment and monetary donations for the association at her farewell party. PCs für alle Collected. Since the very beginning, Andrea has supported the association with monthly contributions—quietly, reliably, and without much fanfare. Then came the farewell celebration. While other employees celebrating anniversaries received flowers, Andrea simply turned her colleagues into donors. The result: devices and monetary donations for people who urgently need digital inclusion. We say thank you, Andrea—for your loyalty, for your creativity, and for using your last day of work for others. Here's to retirement, which apparently won't be much of a retirement at all. Andrea (right) and Beate  

We received a donation of approximately 60 laptops and PCs from the "Women for Women" association. The devices were personally handed over by Ms. Diana Wagner, an employee of "Women for Women." We extend our sincere thanks to Ms. Wagner for the delivery of the devices and to her supervisor, Ms. Manuela Kräuter, for her support and for making this donation possible. The donated computers will now be refurbished—all data will be securely erased, the devices will be cleaned, and a new operating system will be installed. They will then be distributed to individuals and families in need. We thank the entire "Women for Women" team for this valuable contribution. www.frauenfuerfrauen.at Ms. Wagner with the donated devices

 A big step towards digital inclusion. We are delighted to receive exceptional support: The ÖAMTC has given our association "PCs für alle"Over 300 used but fully functional laptops and tablets were donated. This generous donation in kind is a strong sign of social responsibility in action and impressively demonstrates how companies can make a real difference through sustainable practices. Enabling digital participation: In an increasingly digital society, access to computers and the internet is no longer a luxury, but a prerequisite for education, employment, and social participation. This is precisely where our work comes in: We professionally refurbish donated IT equipment and pass it on to people who cannot afford their own devices. The donation from ÖAMTC enables us to provide hundreds of families, students, job seekers, and people in difficult circumstances with urgently needed IT equipment. Sustainability meets social commitment: The collaboration with ÖAMTC exemplifies how ESG responsibility (Environmental, Social, Governance) works in practice: Environmental: By reusing functional IT equipment, premature disposal is avoided and valuable resources are conserved. Every Reusing devices means less electronic waste and a smaller CO₂ footprint – an important contribution to the circular economy. Social: The donated devices reduce the digital divide and create equal opportunities. Whether for online learning, job applications, or staying in touch with family and friends – these laptops and tablets open doors and enable participation. Governance: With this initiative, ÖAMTC demonstrates that responsible resource management and social commitment are firmly anchored in its corporate strategy. Our heartfelt thanks: We thank the entire ÖAMTC team and especially Robert Scharner, Christian Seidl, Bettina Wieser, and Pamela Bacher for their tremendous commitment and support. Thanks to partners like these, we can fulfill our mission: to shape a digital future in which everyone can truly participate. This donation makes a real difference in the lives of many people. Thank you, ÖAMTC. www.oeamtc.at 

We are delighted to receive the generous donation of €2.000 from the Association for the Promotion of Gifted Children. This amount will allow us to professionally refurbish a larger number of computers and make them available to families in need. In an increasingly digital world, access to a functioning PC is often crucial – whether for schoolwork, job applications, or participation in social life. Many families, however, cannot afford computers. This is where our project comes in: We accept donated devices, equip them with the latest software, and make them fully functional again. The donation from the Association for the Promotion of Gifted Children enables us to procure the necessary components, such as hard drives, RAM, and licenses, as well as to carry out the professional refurbishment. In this way, we can offer children and young people from low-income families better educational opportunities and ensure their digital participation. We sincerely thank the Association for the Promotion of Gifted Children for this vital support and for their trust in our work!

Dear friends of PCs für alleAs the year draws to a close, we would like to pause and thank everyone who makes our work possible. To our team: Our organization brings together people aged 12 to 81, from every continent except Antarctica and from numerous countries. This diversity enriches our work and underscores that digital inclusion is a universal concern. Your dedication, expertise, and commitment enable us to give discarded computers a second life and open up access to the digital world for people. To our donors: Your support through monetary, in-kind, and time donations forms the foundation of our work. Although our assistance is primarily focused on Austria, thanks to your generosity we have also been able to provide computers to people in Syria, Turkey, Bosnia, Serbia, Romania, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, Nigeria, the Congo, Germany, Greece, and other countries. The past year was marked by numerous successful projects and the certainty that together we are making a significant contribution to greater equality of opportunity. Digital inclusion is not a given, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be active here. We wish you all a relaxing Christmas season, healthy holidays, and a happy New Year 2026. Warm regards, The Team PCs für alle

Thanks to a generous donation in kind, we can now provide many people and organizations with access to professional server hardware. This generous gesture demonstrates once again how important personal commitment is for digital inclusion. A special donation: Mr. Bodo Brinkmann, who is responsible for IT support at several Viennese schools, received a remarkable donation of equipment from a former student of one of these schools: 25 fully functional HP DL380 Gen9 servers, each equipped with two CPUs and ample RAM. Mr. Brinkmann has passed on some of this valuable hardware to our association; the rest will soon be deployed in schools. Digital education for all: Behind this generous donation is Mr. Christian Haase of Digimagical, www.digimagical.com, who is making an important contribution to digital inclusion with this initiative. We will distribute some of the high-performance servers to NGOs and educational institutions, where they will provide students and other people in need with access to modern IT equipment. We will sell another portion to cover our running costs – this donation comes at just the right time, like a Christmas present, and helps us continue our important work. Our thanks: We sincerely thank Mr. Christian Haase for his donation and Mr. Bodo Brinkmann for his mediation and commitment. Initiatives like these impressively demonstrate how personal dedication and generosity can make digital inclusion possible for everyone.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Schwabe Austria for their generous donation in kind. The company provided us with a pallet of PCs as well as numerous iPads and smartphones – devices that are invaluable to our work. Corporate Social Responsibility in Action: This donation is an impressive example of corporate social responsibility in action and demonstrates how companies can make a positive contribution to society through concrete actions. Schwabe Austria impressively proves that economic success and social commitment go hand in hand. ESG Aspects in Focus: The equipment donation from Schwabe Austria combines several important ESG dimensions: Social: By providing high-quality technology, Schwabe Austria enables digital participation and creates access to modern work tools. This directly contributes to equal opportunities and social integration. Environmental: Instead of disposing of functional devices, they are given a meaningful purpose by being passed on. This extends the product lifecycle, saves valuable resources, and reduces electronic waste – an important contribution to the circular economy and environmental protection. Governance: The systematic organization and professional handling of the donation demonstrates that social commitment is firmly anchored in the company's values ​​and is not just a one-off gesture. Special thanks to Mr. Goran Bosnjakovic: A special thank you goes to Mr. Goran Bosnjakovic from Schwabe's IT administration, who professionally organized the entire donation campaign and personally handled the handover. His commitment and meticulous coordination made this valuable support possible. Partnerships like these demonstrate how companies can make a real difference through responsible action. Schwabe Austria is setting an exemplary standard for sustainable corporate governance and social responsibility. Many thanks! www.schwabe.at 

Today we were able to pick up more equipment from our partner Laufwerk.it. This donation helps us continue our work and provide people with access to functioning IT equipment. We were especially pleased to see a former intern again during this visit: she now works at Laufwerk.it and has just successfully completed part of her high school diploma. Moments like these show us how important our work is and how wonderful it is to see young people forging their own paths. The entire Laufwerk.it team is incredibly friendly and dedicated – working with them is always a pleasure. We sincerely thank Laufwerk.it for their generous support and congratulate our former intern on her success! 

A special thank you goes to Statistics Austria, which recently supported us with a generous donation of 200 PCs and 240 thin clients. After refurbishment, these devices will enable many people to access the digital world. What exactly is a thin client? A thin client is a compact, usually fanless computer specifically designed for accessing servers and cloud applications. Unlike a conventional PC, it has less local processing power and storage space, as the actual programs and data run on a central server. Advantages of thin clients: Energy-efficient (often only 10-20 watts power consumption) Very quiet or silent (no fan) Durable and low-maintenance Compact design (often no larger than a paperback book) Ideal for office applications, internet, and email After refurbishment by PCs für alle Thin clients can be used as fully functional computers for everyday tasks – perfect for people who need an energy-efficient and reliable machine. Thanks to the people behind it! Such large donations are only possible when people in companies take action and advocate for meaningful redistribution. Our special thanks go to: Daniel Ledinger from the IT department of Statistics Austria, who initiated and coordinated the donation; Benjamin Halpern from the Huemer Group, who supported the logistics; Walter Huemer, head of ICT Austria and the Huemer Group, whose commitment demonstrates what corporate responsibility looks like in practice; and Beate Loinger from the association. PCs für allewho collected the devices and ensured their smooth transport. More than just computers: 440 devices mean: 440 people gain access to the digital world. Approximately half a ton of electronic waste avoided. Tons of CO₂ saved by avoiding new production. Digital participation for families, students, and job seekers. This donation is a perfect example of how cooperation between public institutions, businesses, and non-profit organizations can work. Discarded IT equipment gets a second life instead of ending up as e-waste – and people are given the opportunity for digital participation. Many thanks to Statistics Austria, Daniel Ledinger, Benjamin Halpern, Walter Huemer, and Beate Loinger! Do you also have IT equipment that is no longer needed? Contact us – we would be happy to collect your devices and give them a second life. www.statistik.at www.huemer-group.com www.ictaustria.com Beate Loinger and Daniel Ledinger

Some stories don't begin with grand pronouncements, but with a simple conviction: helping where help is needed. Mario Tousek and his company, Tousek GmbH (tousek.com/at-de/), are among those who have been working behind the scenes for years – consistently, reliably, and without fanfare. "I don't want to be in the spotlight; I want to help, and this is the best way for me to do it," Mario Tousek recently said in a phone call. This one sentence sums up what true support is all about: it's not about recognition, but about impact. Long-term partnership instead of a one-off gesture. As a long-time donor, Tousek GmbH has helped us refurbish and distribute over 32.000 computers free of charge. In addition, there are thousands of smartphones, tablets, printers, and network devices – all devices that enable people to participate digitally and simultaneously prevent hundreds of tons of electronic waste. What makes this support so valuable is its continuity. While many donate once and then move on, it is partners like Mario Tousek who have reliably stood by our side for years. They understand that sustainable help takes time and that every refurbished computer makes a real difference in someone's life. The foundation of our work: Such silent helpers are the foundation of PCs für alleThey enable us to continue every day – collecting, refurbishing, testing, and distributing computers to people who would otherwise have no access to the digital world. They make the difference between a good idea and a functioning project. We respect your wish to remain in the background. But we would still like to say thank you – for your years of loyalty, for your trust in our work, and for prioritizing helping others over visibility. Thank you, Mario Tousek. Thank you to everyone who, like you, quietly achieves great things. Would you also like to support us? Whether with in-kind donations, financial support, or volunteer work – every form of help counts. Contact us at www.pcsfueralle.at/unternehmen or learn more about ways to support us at www.pcsfueralle.at/pc-laptop-spenden

We are delighted to receive a substantial donation of equipment from the umbrella organization of social insurance providers! Thanks to the commitment of Tanja Pollany from the IT department, we were once again able to receive high-quality computers and IT equipment for our work. The donated devices enable us to provide even more people with access to digital participation. With this support, we can continue our mission of providing functional PCs to those who urgently need them – whether for education, job searches, or participating in everyday digital life. A heartfelt thank you goes to Tanja Pollany, who worked hard to make this donation possible. Such collaborations are invaluable to us as an association and demonstrate how important the topic of digital inclusion is, even for large organizations. We thank the umbrella organization of social insurance providers for this generous support and look forward to our continued collaboration! www.sozialversicherung.at Markus Tauber Natascha Göbl Barbara Healy Tanja Pollany Peter Bernscherer

Today we were able to pick up another donation from the Advisory House. Ms. Grosinger collected laptops for us again – a big thank you to the entire Advisory House team. https://www.pcsfueralle.at/aktuelles/the-advisory-house-211

A strong sign of sustainability in practice: The Austrian National Library www.onb.ac.at has donated 270 PCs to the association PCs für alle donated. Instead of disposing of the devices unused, they are now given a second life. Our team carefully refurbishes all PCs, installs the necessary software, and makes them ready for use. The devices are then distributed free of charge to schools, charitable NGOs, and financially disadvantaged people. This combines ecological responsibility with social added value: resources are conserved because functional hardware is not wasted. Children, young people, and families gain access to digital education and thus new opportunities. Non-profit organizations benefit from modern IT that they would otherwise often not be able to afford. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Austrian National Library for this generous donation and for their trust in our work. Together, we are sending a clear message: digital participation and sustainability belong together. Many thanks to Richard Starkel, Managing Director of the National Library, and Marianne Witt, MSc., Sustainability Officer of the National Library, for their outstanding support. 

We were particularly pleased with the active support of zooplus employees, who not only donated but also pitched in and helped with the loading. This commitment demonstrates how uncomplicated and effective help can be – based on solidarity, direct support, and on equal terms. Thanks to this donation, we can once again provide more people with functioning IT and give them access to education, work, and digital participation. Thank you, Zooplus, for your help – and for your heart! Zooplus website 

This is also underscored by numerous commitments, such as our support of the Paralympics from the very beginning. Together, we help people with financial limitations gain freedom of movement in the digital society. Pictured in the first picture are (from left): Managing Director Andreas Eichler, Head of IT Walter Fuhrmann, our Chairman Peter Bernscherer, and Requirements Engineer Raphael Löscher. Thank you for your tremendous commitment! Also pictured in the second picture are Peter Dressel, PCs für alle, Kiwi, Roland Nemeth, and Raphael Löscher, both from the Otto Bock Works Council. Many thanks for your generous support. www.ottobock.com

Erich Hofmarcher is probably one of the most successful Austrian supporters of the Ukrainian civilian population. Here he tells how he finds ambulances, X-ray machines and ventilators and brings them to hospitals on the front line. Erich Hofmarcher, мабуть, один з найуспішніших австрійських волонтерів, які допомагають українському цивільному населенню. If there is a rose, you can get the machine from the Swiss government The device is equipped with a ventilator that is installed and used by the liqueur лінії front. https://www.kiwanis.at/

A big thank you to Matthias Engelmayer, CEO and founder of compits GmbH, for two pallets of highly usable hardware! At compits, you'll also find experts in the lifecycle of business computers, and especially in extending them. We've naturally gotten along well from the start! And now these computers are continuing their life cycle in households where older computers are a great gift. For schoolwork, language courses, continuing education, digital government procedures, and so on...