Latest posts
Below are the most recent articles or resources I’ve published. If you are looking for help on a specific topics, it would best to look at the topics in my Articles archive as I have grouped my recent and best articles by topic there.
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What’s on my screens when I deliver a virtual training session; my setup may offer some ideas for you when using Zoom, Teams, Webex, or Google Meet with PowerPoint Presenter View and two screens
I replied to a question from a colleague recently on his setup for virtual presentations and training. As part of my answer I shared what I use on my screens when delivering a session. His suggestion was that I share it with everyone because it helped him better understand his options. So that’s what this…… Continue reading
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Options to deal with PowerPoint pausing Slide Show or Presenter View when you use the meeting controls, chat, or go to another program
The Problem If you are running a PowerPoint slide show in either Slide Show mode or Presenter View (which runs the Slide Show as well as the Presenter View), your slide will pause all animations, transitions, or playing videos when you click on the meeting controls, chat, or another program. This is referred to as…… Continue reading
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A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams (Mac) with 1 monitor/screen
The problem PowerPoint Presenter View is popular because it allows you to share your slides with the audience when connected to a projector or TV and you see your speaking notes. You can also access some of the expert features of Presenter View like jumping seamlessly to any slide, drawing on the slide, or zooming…… Continue reading
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A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom (Mac) with 1 monitor/screen
The problem PowerPoint Presenter View is popular because it allows you to share your slides with the audience when connected to a projector or TV and you see your speaking notes. You can also access some of the expert features of Presenter View like jumping seamlessly to any slide, drawing on the slide, or zooming…… Continue reading
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A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams (Windows) with 1 monitor/screen
The problem PowerPoint Presenter View is popular because it allows you to share your slides with the audience when connected to a projector or TV and you see your speaking notes. You can also access some of the expert features of Presenter View like jumping seamlessly to any slide, drawing on the slide, or zooming…… Continue reading
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A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom (Windows) with 1 monitor/screen
The problem PowerPoint Presenter View is popular because it allows you to share your slides with the audience when connected to a projector or TV and you see your speaking notes. You can also access some of the expert features of Presenter View like jumping seamlessly to any slide, drawing on the slide, or zooming…… Continue reading
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Ways to reduce bandwidth when presenting in a virtual meeting to improve the experience for attendees using low-speed or cellular connections
Not all meeting attendees will have high-speed internet connections to a virtual meeting. In rural areas where they rely on wireless internet service, speeds can be much lower than wired service areas. If an attendee is on a mobile device using a cellular connection, the speed will be slower and they may have limited bandwidth.…… Continue reading
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PowerPoint Presenter View with a single monitor/screen: what’s possible in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and Google Meet
The Problem PowerPoint Presenter View was designed for use in a meeting room. Connect your laptop that sits on the table to the projector or TV. Use Presenter View to see your notes while the audience just sees the slides on the large screen. Works great. Until we don’t do presentations in meeting rooms. When…… Continue reading
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Display your iPad screen from your computer in a Microsoft Teams meeting to show an app or use as a whiteboard (Windows or Mac)
Overview When you are presenting in a Microsoft Teams meeting and you want to include a demonstration of an app on your iPad or use your iPad as a whiteboard, I think it is best that you integrate your iPad with the computer you are using instead of connecting it as a separate participant in…… Continue reading