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1 Understanding Video Chat: What It Is and How It's Keeping Us Connected |
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What Video Chat Is--and How It Works |
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4 | (1) |
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How and Why People Use Video Chat |
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Chatting with Friends and Family |
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Holding Business Meetings |
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Having Virtual Parties and Celebrations |
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Engaging in Distance Learning |
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Participating in Telehealth Appointments |
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Providing Remote Caregiving |
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8 | (1) |
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Video Chatting on Different Devices |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (1) |
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Video Chat on a Mobile Phone |
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10 | (1) |
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Video Chat on a Smart Display |
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2 Comparing Video Chat Platforms |
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Introducing the Major Video Chat Platforms |
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15 | (11) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (1) |
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Evaluating the Major Video Chat Platforms |
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Which Video Chat Platform(s) Should You Use? |
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Best for One-on-One Chats |
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31 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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Best for Business Meetings |
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32 | (1) |
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Best for Live Large Meetings and Seminars |
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Best for Video Chatting on Your Phone |
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Which Device(s) Should You Use for Video Chat? |
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Best for One-on-One Chats |
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34 | (1) |
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Best for Business Meetings |
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Best for Non-Technical Users |
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36 | (3) |
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39 | (1) |
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Using Zoom on Different Devices |
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40 | (6) |
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41 | (2) |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (2) |
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Participating in a Zoom Meeting |
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46 | (15) |
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Accept an Email Invitation |
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47 | (3) |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (2) |
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53 | (6) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (14) |
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61 | (1) |
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Invite Participants via Email |
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62 | (3) |
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Invite Participants via Text |
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Schedule a Meeting in Advance |
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66 | (3) |
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69 | (2) |
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Assign Another Host and Leave the Meeting on a Computer |
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71 | (1) |
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Assign Another Host and Leave the Meeting on a Phone or Tablet |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (2) |
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4 Getting More Out of Zoom |
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Advanced Features for Participants |
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75 | (11) |
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Apply a Virtual Background on a Computer |
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75 | (3) |
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Apply a Virtual Background on a Phone or Tablet |
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78 | (2) |
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80 | (1) |
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Chat with Other Participants on a Computer |
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81 | (1) |
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Chat with Other Participants on a Phone or Tablet |
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82 | (1) |
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Share Screen Content on a Computer |
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83 | (2) |
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Share Screen Content on a Phone or Tablet |
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85 | (1) |
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Advanced Features for Hosts |
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86 | (4) |
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Enable or Disable Options for Participants |
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86 | (2) |
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88 | (1) |
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Record a Zoom Meeting on Your Computer |
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89 | (1) |
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90 | (5) |
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Meet One-on-One with a Contact |
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91 | (1) |
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Invite a Contact to a Group Meeting |
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91 | (4) |
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Understanding Apple FaceTime |
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95 | (1) |
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Video Chatting with FaceTime |
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96 | (4) |
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Answer a FaceTime Request |
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96 | (1) |
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97 | (3) |
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Using Group FaceTime for Larger Meetings |
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Start a Group FaceTime Chat |
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100 | (2) |
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Add a Person to a Group Chat |
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102 | (3) |
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6 Using Facebook Messenger |
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105 | (14) |
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Understanding Facebook Messenger |
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105 | (1) |
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Video Chatting with Facebook Messenger |
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106 | (6) |
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Start a Video Chat from the Messenger App on Your Phone or Tablet |
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107 | (1) |
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Start a Video Chat from the Facebook Website |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (1) |
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Add Another Person to a Group Call |
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110 | (2) |
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Group Chatting with Messenger Rooms |
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112 | (7) |
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Create a Messenger Room on a Computer |
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112 | (1) |
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Create a Messenger Room on a Phone or Tablet |
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113 | (1) |
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Invite Other Participants |
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114 | (1) |
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Video Chat in a Messenger Room |
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115 | (4) |
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119 | (14) |
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119 | (1) |
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Video Chatting with Skype |
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120 | (6) |
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120 | (2) |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (3) |
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Using Skype for Group Video Chats |
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126 | (7) |
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Add Another Person to a Video Chat |
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126 | (2) |
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128 | (2) |
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Participate in a Group Chat |
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130 | (3) |
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133 | (10) |
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133 | (1) |
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Video Chatting with WhatsApp |
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134 | (9) |
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134 | (2) |
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136 | (2) |
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138 | (1) |
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Add Other Participants to a Group Call |
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139 | (4) |
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9 Using Google Duo and Meet |
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Video Chatting with Google Duo |
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143 | (10) |
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145 | (3) |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (3) |
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Video Meetings with Google Meet |
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153 | (8) |
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Accept a Google Meet Invitation |
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154 | (1) |
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Host an Instant Meeting on a Computer |
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155 | (2) |
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Host an Instant Meeting on a Phone |
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157 | (4) |
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161 | (8) |
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Understanding Microsoft Teams |
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161 | (1) |
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Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams |
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162 | (7) |
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163 | (1) |
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164 | (5) |
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11 Video Chatting with Facebook Portal, Amazon Echo Show, and Google Nest Hub Max |
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Chatting with Facebook Portal |
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170 | (12) |
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Understanding Facebook Portal |
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170 | (2) |
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Choosing a Facebook Portal Model |
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172 | (1) |
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Using the Facebook Portal |
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173 | (2) |
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175 | (3) |
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Configure Your Favorite Contacts |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (1) |
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Participate in a Messenger Room |
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181 | (1) |
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Chatting with Amazon Echo Show |
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182 | (7) |
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How Video Chatting Works with Echo Show |
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183 | (1) |
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Choosing an Amazon Echo Show Model |
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183 | (2) |
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185 | (1) |
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Video Call Another Echo Show |
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186 | (3) |
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Chatting with Google Nest Hub Max |
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189 | (6) |
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Get to Know the Google Nest Hub Max |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (2) |
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192 | (1) |
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Participate in a Google Meet Meeting |
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193 | (2) |
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12 Tips and Tricks for Better Video Chats |
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Creating the Right Environment |
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Find a Quiet Place--and Close the Door |
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196 | (1) |
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197 | (1) |
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Choose a Better Background |
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197 | (1) |
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198 | (2) |
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Change the Camera Position |
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200 | (3) |
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Making a Better Connection |
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203 | (5) |
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Improve Your Wi-Fi Connection |
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203 | (3) |
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Connect via Ethernet Instead of Wi-Fi |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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Close Unused Applications |
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207 | (1) |
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Upgrade Your Internet Plan |
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207 | (1) |
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Improving Your Appearance |
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208 | (5) |
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209 | (1) |
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Do Your Hair and Look Presentable |
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210 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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211 | (1) |
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Look at the Camera--Not Yourself |
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Mute Yourself--and Remember to Unmute |
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211 | (1) |
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212 | (1) |
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Preparing for a Video Meeting |
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Tips If You're Hosting a Video Meeting |
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213 | (1) |
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Tips If You're Participating in a Formal Video Meeting |
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214 | (3) |
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13 Enhancing Your Video Chats with Add-Ons and Accessories |
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217 | (22) |
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217 | (6) |
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218 | (2) |
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220 | (3) |
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Headphones, Headsets, and Earbuds |
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223 | (4) |
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223 | (2) |
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227 | (5) |
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Green Screens and Other Backgrounds |
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230 | (2) |
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232 | (7) |
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232 | (2) |
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234 | (1) |
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235 | (4) |
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14 Hosting Virtual Events |
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239 | (14) |
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239 | (3) |
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240 | (1) |
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Choosing the Right Chat Platform |
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241 | (1) |
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Hosting a Virtual Gathering |
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242 | (5) |
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242 | (2) |
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Manage a Virtual Celebration |
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244 | (3) |
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Choose One: Meeting or Webinar? |
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247 | (1) |
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Hosting Tips for Webinars |
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248 | (5) |
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15 Staying Safe While Video Chatting |
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Learning About Worrisome Privacy and Security Issues |
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253 | (5) |
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Are Companies Spying on Your Chats? |
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254 | (2) |
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Is the Government Spying on Your Chats? |
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256 | (1) |
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Are Hackers Spying on Your Chats? |
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256 | (1) |
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Are Your Chat Partners Sharing Your Chats? |
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257 | (1) |
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Privacy and Security Issues with Specific Chat Platforms |
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258 | (2) |
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260 | (1) |
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Making Your Video Chats More Private and Secure |
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Don't Publicize Chat Invitations |
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261 | (1) |
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Lock Your Meetings Once They Start |
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262 | (1) |
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Keep Your Chat Apps Updated |
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262 | (1) |
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Use Your Web Browser Instead of the App |
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Watch What You Screen Share |
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Keep Private Information Out of the Background |
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Don't Say or Show Anything You Don't Want Made Public |
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Avoiding Screen Fatigue and Eye Strain |
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264 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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266 | (5) |
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