{"id":44888,"date":"2023-07-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888"},"modified":"2023-07-19T10:55:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T02:55:02","slug":"used-but-not-useless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888","title":{"rendered":"Used, But Not Useless"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"44888\" class=\"elementor elementor-44888\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-548f5027 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"548f5027\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-130ad511\" data-id=\"130ad511\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f445b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f445b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>By Shi Jin-yu<\/strong><br \/>Translated by Wu Hsiao-ting<br \/>Photos by Ye Jin-hong<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f7c5be1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f7c5be1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-724c3a19\" data-id=\"724c3a19\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5336635c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5336635c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-divider{--divider-border-style:none;--divider-border-width:1px;--divider-color:#2c2c2c;--divider-icon-size:20px;--divider-element-spacing:10px;--divider-pattern-height:24px;--divider-pattern-size:20px;--divider-pattern-url:none;--divider-pattern-repeat:repeat-x}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider{display:-webkit-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{font-size:15px;line-height:1;max-width:95%}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__element{margin:0 var(--divider-element-spacing);-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-icon{font-size:var(--divider-icon-size)}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider-separator{display:-webkit-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:0;direction:ltr}.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator{-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator:before,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator:before{display:block;content:\"\";border-bottom:0;-webkit-box-flex:1;-ms-flex-positive:1;flex-grow:1;border-top:var(--divider-border-width) var(--divider-border-style) var(--divider-color)}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider .elementor-divider-separator>.elementor-divider__svg:first-of-type{-webkit-box-flex:0;-ms-flex-positive:0;flex-grow:0;-ms-flex-negative:100;flex-shrink:100}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider-separator:before{content:none}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider__element{margin-left:0}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider .elementor-divider-separator>.elementor-divider__svg:last-of-type{-webkit-box-flex:0;-ms-flex-positive:0;flex-grow:0;-ms-flex-negative:100;flex-shrink:100}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider-separator:after{content:none}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider__element{margin-right:0}.elementor-widget-divider:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text):not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon) .elementor-divider-separator{border-top:var(--divider-border-width) var(--divider-border-style) var(--divider-color)}.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern{--divider-border-style:none}.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern.elementor-widget-divider--view-line .elementor-divider-separator,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line) .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line) .elementor-divider-separator:before,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not([class*=elementor-widget-divider--view]) .elementor-divider-separator{width:100%;min-height:var(--divider-pattern-height);-webkit-mask-size:var(--divider-pattern-size) 100%;mask-size:var(--divider-pattern-size) 100%;-webkit-mask-repeat:var(--divider-pattern-repeat);mask-repeat:var(--divider-pattern-repeat);background-color:var(--divider-color);-webkit-mask-image:var(--divider-pattern-url);mask-image:var(--divider-pattern-url)}.elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing{--divider-pattern-size:auto}.elementor-widget-divider--bg-round{--divider-pattern-repeat:round}.rtl .elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{direction:rtl}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-divider,.e-con>.elementor-widget-divider{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7613cbf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7613cbf6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29cdf484\" data-id=\"29cdf484\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca79d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ca79d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><em>A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31bd091e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31bd091e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ddb470f\" data-id=\"1ddb470f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dbf29a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"26dbf29a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36f8ef11 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36f8ef11\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b821722\" data-id=\"2b821722\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a066e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21a066e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b408cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74b408cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Children from a tutoring class in Daren Township, Taitung County, southeastern Taiwan, eagerly watch as a volunteer from the Hsinchu Recycled Computer team unboxes speakers and other equipment, excitedly anticipating the availability of computers.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Wu Xiong-lin<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682608b3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"682608b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ffb65bb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ffb65bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7921eefa\" data-id=\"7921eefa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-159f4740 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"159f4740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cAccess to computers and the Internet enhances children\u2019s motivation to learn and expands their horizons by connecting them with the wider world,\u201d said Secretary-General Xu Hao (\u5f90\u7693) of the Chunyang Community Development Association in Ren\u2019ai Township, Nantou County, central Taiwan. His statement followed Tzu Chi\u2019s donation of computers to the association this past April for use in its tutoring classes for elementary and junior high school students from the local tribal village. Xu expressed gratitude to Tzu Chi for providing such excellent educational resources, enabling the children to access videos and online materials while working on their homework at the association.<\/p><p>All the donated computers were sourced from Tzu Chi\u2019s recycling stations. Despite being recycled, they performed just as efficiently as regular desktop computers, thanks to the volunteers who assembled and refurbished them, replacing any necessary components. \u201cI strongly support the concept of resource recycling,\u201d Xu stated. \u201cIt greatly benefits environmental conservation and imparts valuable lessons to our children about environmental protection.\u201d<\/p><p>In mid-March of this year, the Tzu Chi Eco-Friendly Assistive Device Program donated assistive devices to Ren\u2019ai Township. The Chunyang Community Development Association\u2019s activity center served as a central location for distributing the donated devices to 15 villages in the township. Tzu Chi volunteers, while interacting with Secretary-General Xu there, learned about the association\u2019s need for computer equipment to support their tutoring classes. In response, the foundation\u2019s Recycled Computer Program in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, decided to donate eight refurbished computers.<\/p><p>On April 10, five Tzu Chi volunteers gathered at the Ren\u2019ai Township office and held a donation ceremony for the eight computers. Mayor Jiang Zi-xin (\u6c5f\u5b50\u4fe1) was in attendance to receive the contribution on behalf of the township.<\/p><p>Three of the five volunteers, Wu Xiong-lin (\u5433\u96c4\u9e9f), Zhang De-sheng (\u5f35\u5fb7\u76db), and Liu Qian-de (\u5289\u5343\u5fb7), were from the Recycled Computer Program. The day before the donation ceremony, they had traveled from northern Taiwan to the Chunyang Community Development Association, located at an altitude of 1,200 meters (3,937 feet), to deliver the eight computers. It took them over two hours to install and successfully test the computers. Aware of the higher humidity in the mountainous area, they advised the Secretary-General to take precautions with the computers to avoid damage caused by excessive moisture. They suggested not placing the computer towers directly on the ground and emphasized the importance of keeping the power cords connected. Shutting down the computers while leaving them on standby power would prevent excessive moisture on the motherboards from building up. They also said that they could be contacted for remote assistance should any software issues arise in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-379e0bfd elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"379e0bfd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ef02310\" data-id=\"7ef02310\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c7073b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c7073b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>The birth of the program<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5230d41b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5230d41b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wu Xiong-lin, Zhang De-sheng, and Liu Qian-de are full of gratitude for the opportunity to donate to the association. As repair and maintenance volunteers for the Recycled Computer Program, they wholeheartedly embrace their roles as active participants in the deeply meaningful initiative.<\/p><p>Liu Qian-de, an information technology professional, was instrumental in the establishment of the Recycled Computer Program. As part of a Tzu Chi sound control team, he was responsible for maintaining computer equipment at the Hsinchu Jing Si Hall and various recycling stations. Whenever equipment was damaged, additional purchases were required. To reduce costs, he started paying attention to discarded computers that ended up at Tzu Chi\u2019s recycling stations. In testing these, he discovered that some of them could be salvaged. In some instances, this required assembling components from multiple machines to restore a computer\u2019s functionality. By revitalizing discarded computers, he achieved significant savings in procurement costs.<\/p><p>Because of his efforts in reclaiming and refurbishing desktop computers and laptops obtained from Tzu Chi recycling stations or volunteers\u2019 homes, almost every recycling station in Hsinchu is now equipped with sound control computers available for volunteers to use during gatherings.<\/p><p>Liu also provided refurbished computers to ensure uninterrupted learning for his daughter\u2019s classmates during Taiwan\u2019s level three alert period of the COVID-19 pandemic, when students had to attend online classes. Inspired by this experience, he thought of other children in families receiving Tzu Chi\u2019s care, motivating him to extend his support to more families in need.<\/p><p>His dedication to helping the underprivileged inspired fellow volunteers to contribute donations to purchase computer peripherals. His work also prompted Tzu Chi volunteer Wu Mei-yun (\u5433\u7f8e\u96f2), who specializes in computer peripherals, to generously provide keyboards, mice, speakers, and other accessories. With the addition of wireless network cards and web cameras, complete and fully functional computer sets could be assembled.<\/p><p>The initiative gradually expanded its reach from Tzu Chi care recipients in Wufeng and Jianshi Townships, Hsinchu, to encompass disadvantaged families, people in need, and community organizations in Penghu, Kaohsiung, Tainan, and other areas. One example involved 24 Ukrainian students attending Tzu Chi University in eastern Taiwan, some of whom required desktop computers for their online classes. The Hsinchu Recycled Computer team stepped forward and donated two sets of computer equipment to assist them. Another example included students from the Social Work Department of Shih Chien University in northern Taiwan. These students recently embarked on a philanthropic mission to northern Thailand, accompanied by five recycled laptops provided by the program. The laptops were brought to the country to be donated to those in need.<\/p><p>By mid-May 2023, the program had donated 343 refurbished computers. \u201cWe hope to recruit more like-minded people to join our ranks and revitalize more discarded computers,\u201d said Liu Qian-de. He envisions the establishment of recycled computer teams in other regions, enabling local communities to reap the benefits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15036676 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15036676\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2db3bd7d\" data-id=\"2db3bd7d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76415324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"76415324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/679-74-Computer-pix.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/679-74-Computer-pix.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/679-74-Computer-pix-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/679-74-Computer-pix-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/679-74-Computer-pix-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f68bdcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f68bdcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Liu Qian-de (pictured here) and fellow volunteers from the Hsinchu Recycled Computer Program make a meaningful impact by repairing discarded computers and donating them to disadvantaged families and organizations. Their efforts conserve valuable resources and extend a helping hand to those in need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e4e08b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"49e4e08b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5eb891d0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5eb891d0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15debb39\" data-id=\"15debb39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-759a9b9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"759a9b9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>From trash to treasure<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4642e5f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4642e5f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wu Xiong-lin, 72, another member of the program, began using a computer when he became a Tzu Chi documenting volunteer, which involved tasks such as videotaping and editing. He didn\u2019t get off to a good start on his computer journey though. His lack of knowledge in proper computer usage led to the malfunction of his first computer within a year and a half. Determined not to be discouraged, he decided to learn computer assembly to become more familiar with the technology. The second computer he used lasted a lot longer and gave him a sense of accomplishment in overcoming challenges associated with computers.<\/p><p>In 2022, Liu Qian-de invited Wu to join the Hsinchu Recycled Computer team. Wu strongly supports the initiative, saying, \u201cThrough computer recycling and reuse, we can transform trash into treasure and minimize environmental damage.\u201d<\/p><p>Repairing and rejuvenating computers can be a highly challenging task, but Wu derives great joy from identifying and fixing their faults. What may appear to others as an obsolete machine is for Wu an opportunity for accomplishment. Engaging in computer repairs has helped him to not only hone his skills but also cultivate his patience, transforming him into a gentler and more composed person. His wife, Peng Yu-qin (\u5f6d\u7389\u7434), happily attested to this positive change: \u201cHe has undergone a complete and remarkable transformation.\u201d<\/p><p>Wu\u2019s role as a documenting volunteer requires him to assist in recording the operations of the Tzu Chi Eco-Friendly Assistive Device Program. This entails accompanying fellow volunteers on visits to various locations to deliver assistive devices while capturing their work. Initially, he had concerns about managing the delivery of assistive devices as well as the delivery of computers, but he soon discovered that the two could be combined. \u201cI\u2019m like a traveling salesman, going all around Taiwan,\u201d he said, \u201cbut I approach it with a sightseeing mindset. I\u2019m very happy!\u201d With his vibrant nature, he finds rejuvenation through these activities, and he feels youthful and full of energy. He is also open to future learning and opportunity. \u201cI want to venture onto new paths. Since I am here in this world, I want to continue embracing new experiences and learning. I want to avoid a monotonous life confined to simply sitting and enjoying tea or coffee!\u201d<\/p><p>Wu recognizes the value of his work. He said, \u201cEven though the computers we provide are recycled, there is still a considerable demand for them. It is vital for us to expedite the repair process to meet this need.\u201d He sincerely hopes that students will appreciate the value of these carefully restored devices and make good use of them. He also emphasizes that their mission extends beyond mere distribution, as they follow up with new owners to learn how the computers are working and offer additional support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71c85fe5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71c85fe5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71f979b8\" data-id=\"71f979b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ad3527d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ad3527d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230409_230428_20-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c7a4d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c7a4d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Members of the Hsinchu Recycled Computer team install and test computers at the Chunyang Community Development Association in Ren\u2019ai Township, Nantou County, central Taiwan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-135b0954 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"135b0954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6458b890 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6458b890\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47418a51\" data-id=\"47418a51\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a7acf17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a7acf17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>Busy retiree<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e5725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"302e5725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Zhang De-sheng joined the program after retiring from the furniture industry in March last year. He started by connecting and testing recycled screens for malfunctions. Under the guidance of his team members, he has now become proficient in assisting with repairs. \u201cI find it engaging,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I sit down to work, time flies by, and I never feel a moment of boredom.\u201d<\/p><p>Zhang\u2019s weekly routine is packed with volunteer activities. He spends three days repairing computers, one day doing recycling work, and another day serving at a long-term care center. He sets aside the weekends for his family. \u201cI\u2019ve been really busy since retirement, but it\u2019s fueled by my own passions. I derive so much enjoyment from my volunteer work that I often feel that time slips away too quickly,\u201d he exclaimed.<\/p><p>Regarding his involvement in the Recycled Computer Program, Zhang dedicates most of his time to computer repairs, rarely going out for computer deliveries. Despite the sedentary nature of his role, \u201cI find a profound sense of fulfillment in being able to prolong the lifespan of devices and help others,\u201d he said. He takes joy in his contributions and is deeply moved by the teamwork and mutual support among the members. \u201cThat\u2019s what touches me the most,\u201d he adds.<\/p><p>The mission to cherish resources and help people in need drives the unwavering commitment of the Hsinchu Recycled Computer team. They tirelessly work towards bridging the digital learning gap for children from underprivileged families and in remote areas, uniting efforts for the betterment of society and the environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-708a6051 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"708a6051\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5981687e\" data-id=\"5981687e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f0f7f61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f0f7f61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/07\/\u82f1\u6587\u9801\u5c3e-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillme\u2026 <a class=\"text-right\" href=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\"><span class=\"text\">Read More <\/span><span class=\"arrow\">\u00bb<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44803,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"pmpro_default_level":0,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[913],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Used, But Not Useless - Tzu Chi Bimonthly<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"zh_TW\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Used, But Not Useless - Tzu Chi Bimonthly\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\uff5c\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TzuChiMonthlyFans\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-07-19T02:55:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"934\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"\u9810\u4f30\u95b1\u8b80\u6642\u9593\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"11 \u5206\u9418\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/person\/16deba569cacdab3395c3d86783c6bb1\"},\"headline\":\"Used, But Not Useless\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-07-19T02:55:02+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\"},\"wordCount\":1790,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Charity in Taiwan\"],\"inLanguage\":\"zh-TW\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\",\"name\":\"Used, But Not Useless - Tzu Chi Bimonthly\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-07-19T02:55:02+00:00\",\"description\":\"A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"zh-TW\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"\u9996\u9801\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Used, But Not Useless\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/\",\"name\":\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\uff5c\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109\",\"description\":\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u5168\u65b0\u5b98\u65b9\u7db2\u7ad9\uff0c\u7d66\u4f60\u6700\u65b0\u6700\u597d\u7684\u95b1\u8b80\u9ad4\u9a57\u3002\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#organization\"},\"alternateName\":\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"zh-TW\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#organization\",\"name\":\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u2502\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109\",\"alternateName\":\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"zh-TW\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/04\/cropped-20210426\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u81c9\u66f8logo-\u767d\u908a.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/04\/cropped-20210426\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u81c9\u66f8logo-\u767d\u908a.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u2502\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TzuChiMonthlyFans\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/person\/16deba569cacdab3395c3d86783c6bb1\",\"name\":\"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?author=1\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Used, But Not Useless - Tzu Chi Bimonthly","description":"A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888","og_locale":"zh_TW","og_type":"article","og_title":"Used, But Not Useless - Tzu Chi Bimonthly","og_description":"A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.","og_url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888","og_site_name":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\uff5c\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TzuChiMonthlyFans","article_published_time":"2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-07-19T02:55:02+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1400,"height":934,"url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/07\/20230426\u53f0\u6771\u7e23\u9054\u4ec1\u9109\u68ee\u6c38\u6751\u793e\u53405\u53f0-4.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1","\u9810\u4f30\u95b1\u8b80\u6642\u9593":"11 \u5206\u9418"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888"},"author":{"name":"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/person\/16deba569cacdab3395c3d86783c6bb1"},"headline":"Used, But Not Useless","datePublished":"2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-07-19T02:55:02+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888"},"wordCount":1790,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Charity in Taiwan"],"inLanguage":"zh-TW","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888","url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888","name":"Used, But Not Useless - Tzu Chi Bimonthly","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#website"},"datePublished":"2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-07-19T02:55:02+00:00","description":"A volunteer team refurbishes and provides recycled computers to those in need. Helping others gives them fulfillment while also extending the lifespan of the devices.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"zh-TW","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=44888#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"\u9996\u9801","item":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Used, But Not Useless"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#website","url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/","name":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\uff5c\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109","description":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u5168\u65b0\u5b98\u65b9\u7db2\u7ad9\uff0c\u7d66\u4f60\u6700\u65b0\u6700\u597d\u7684\u95b1\u8b80\u9ad4\u9a57\u3002","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#organization"},"alternateName":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"zh-TW"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#organization","name":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u2502\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109","alternateName":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a","url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"zh-TW","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/04\/cropped-20210426\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u81c9\u66f8logo-\u767d\u908a.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/04\/cropped-20210426\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u81c9\u66f8logo-\u767d\u908a.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"\u6148\u6fdf\u6708\u520a\u2502\u7f8e\u5584\u6545\u4e8b\u7684\u5fc3\u9748\u6545\u9109"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TzuChiMonthlyFans"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/#\/schema\/person\/16deba569cacdab3395c3d86783c6bb1","name":"\u7ba1\u7406\u54e1","url":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?author=1"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44888"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=44888"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44894,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44888\/revisions\/44894"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/44803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=44888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=44888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=44888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}