Advice for the common good. TechTips launched as our first program in June 2026.

Technoactivism’s Knowledge Base turns technology challenges into simple, practical guidance anyone can use. Built by volunteer technology professionals, it offers easy-to-understand tips on privacy, security, scams, identity theft, and digital safety. Community members can learn at their own pace, build confidence, and make safer, more informed decisions online.

STEP ONE

While tabling at community events, TechTips are offered in the form of a postcard. People randomly choose from suits of cards tailored to the communities we service that interest them (BIPOC, Marginalized Citizens, LGBTQI, Elderly, etc.).

STEP TWO

Each postcard has a TechTip displayed on its cover. The tip is surrounded by Technoactivism’s branding and marketing, but there is also a QR code to explain the tip in more depth online. It’s something they can take with them, but it’s also something they can share.

STEP THREE

The QR Code gives the user deeper access to the tip and the knowledge base of other TechTips available on our website. Each TechTip has in-depth explanations, an outline of the risks associated with the tip, national resources that can be used to address the risk, and local resources where people can seek help.

STEP FOUR

Over time, content will be added to each tip by our Technoactivists — specific instructions on how to perform something on a device, images and video, additional resources to contact. TechTips becomes a thriving, living knowledge base.

STEP FIVE

Technoactivism will leverage this repository through SEO, AIO, and social sharing, attracting more traffic to our content and potentially converting more members through sign-ups and follows.

STEP SIX

But in a larger sense, TechTips are designed to help channel persons to local communities and nonprofits who can help them resolve their larger problems, making Technoactivism a partner in channeling people into getting people the help they need.

IMPACT

Similar to a support knowledge base in the IT world, the impact of Technoactivism’s TechTips program can be measured through both reach and real-world outcomes.

Key metrics will include:

  • the number of tips published

  • website visits

  • unique users served

  • tip downloads

  • social media shares, and

  • community event distributions

More meaningful indicators might also include self-reported increases in digital confidence, reduced victimization from scams or fraud, successful use of privacy and security tools, and requests to Technoactivism for additional assistance in implementation.

Tracking which topics generate the most engagement — such as identity theft, elder fraud, digital privacy, or online safety — can help identify emerging community needs.

Together, these metrics create a feedback loop demonstrating increased digital literacy, resilience, and empowerment among vulnerable populations.