Computers
Computers have become and essential part of daily life. There are resources here to help find low cost and refurbished computers, lower the cost of your home Wi-Fi, access a computer for free, or even find a class on computer use.
WiFi / Connectivity
This section of resources is about WiFi and Connectivity
KC Connect https://www.kcconnect.me/
- A program from the City of KC to help those who qualify access high speed internet. There is also advice to lower internet costs for those who do not qualify under income requirements.
WiFi Free Spot Directory https://www.wififreespot.com/
- A listing of locations that offer Free Wifi, organized state by state, and listing Europe and other regions of the world as well. Missouri and Kansas are directly linked below, the main page is linked above.
- Missouri https://www.wififreespot.com/mo.html
- Kansas https://www.wififreespot.com/ka.html
Free Public Computer Access
The following are where you can go to access computers for free.
FEC Job Center https://www.feckc.org/locations
- The FEC Job Centers will have access to computers available for job related computer work. There are other services available here as well, covered in "Employment". The link above goes direction to the page listing locations.
Kansas City Public Library https://kclibrary.org/library-locations
- The Kansas City Public Library has multiple locations across the Metro area with access to computers. Library card is required, but they are free.
Mid-Continent Public Library https://www.mymcpl.org/locations
- Mid-Continent Public Library is the other major library with locations across the KC metro area. Computer access is available to those with a library card, a library card is free.
Obtain a computer
Below are places to find low cost and refurbished computers, as well as programs to help you buy a computer.
PCs for People https://www.pcsforpeople.org/locations/kansascity/
- Offering low cost and refurbished affordable computers, internet service, free e-recycling, and digital literacy courses. Contact info is for retail location.
816-259-0851
1801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
EveryoneOn https://www.everyoneon.org/
- Resource to get low-cost internet and computer offers to those eligible.
Connect All https://connectall.org/
- Resource for low cost computers and WiFi hotspots.
Notebooks for Students https://notebooksforstudents.org/
- Discount laptops for students.
Government Help for Internet and Computers https://frugalreality.com/free-government-internet-and-laptop-low-income-families/
- A list of places to find help from the government to pay for internet and computers for those who qualify.
Computers to go https://ctgkc.weebly.com/
- Computer sales and repair store in KC with a section for "Under $200".