Cascade STEAM Help Desk - FREE Community Tech Support
Details
FREE Community Tech Support is now available from Cascade STEAM via our Help Desk Program. Assistance is offered to the public from volunteer technology professionals and students. Donations are appreciated.
Services are provided on the second and third Sundays of the month from 1pm–3:30pm at the Bellingham Makerspace in the Bellis Fair Mall in collaboration with NW Free Repairs - a group of volunteers providing help fixing a wide variety of items, including small appliances, tools, electrical devices, toys, and clothing.
Address: 1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA 98225
Help Desk services include:
- Computer hardware and software troubleshooting
- Computer privacy and security assessment, recommendations, and configuration
- Computer operating system updates and installation, including Linux
Is your computer no longer supported by the original manufacturer? This is a HUGE privacy and security risk! We can help install a new, secure, and FREE Linux operating system to give a new life to your computer.
- All versions of Microsoft Windows prior to Windows 11 are now no longer supported by Microsoft.
- All versions of Apple macOS prior to macOS 14 are now no longer supported by Apple.
You are welcome to use our Support Request Form to share details about your needs so that we can better assist you.
Contact us at [help-desk@cascadesteam.org](mailto:help-desk@cascadesteam.org) for questions or comments regarding the Help Desk Program.
About Cascade STEAM:
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, WA dedicated to Building a collaborative, supportive, and civic-minded STEAM community for social good.
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges.
Programs
Our efforts are organized into programs, each of which is rooted in education, shared learning experiences, building relationships, and positive community impact, including:
- Community Groups: communities of aspiring, current, and retired professionals focusing on a STEAM topic.
- Community Projects: community engagement and community service projects, often collaborating with community partners.
Events
Most Cascade STEAM programs, events, and activities are Free. Open to everyone. Bring your friends. See our Community Calendar for our public events, with additional details and RSVP on our Meetup Page.
Community
We use online platforms for event management and outreach:
- Discord to participate in online discussion, planning, and hybrid or virtual events.
- Meetup to receive event announcements and to RSVP for events.
- LinkedIn to share our activity with your professional network.
- Facebook to share our activity with your personal network.
Learn more about us at our website at cascadesteam.org.