The first gives an excellent reminder in 6 easy steps on how to connect a laptop to your projector and the other gives 3 questions to ask when choosing a projector to purchase . I like the 3 questions but would add in a 4th - will you be traveling with your projector? If the answer is yes you need to include the size, weight and carrier options for the projector I apologize for not posting for a couple of weeks. I took a vacation away from the computer, blogging and any other responsibilities.

Get to the site of your presentation even earlier than you would if you knew for certain that you would be using your own laptop.  One thing I didn’t do that hit me out of nowhere was consider the less than optimal quality of the projector.  When I got to my example of a good corporate template, the template’s and the projector’s shortcomings became quite clear.  At the place where I earn my living, we’ll sometimes have someone in the office give a “brown bag” presentation during the lunch hour.  The idea is that any meetings during this

Sure, you have an hour time slot, but you’re using a Windows laptop, so it will take forty minutes to make it work with the projector. How to Change the World A practical blog for impractical people. « A Brief History of Mine | Main | Resolution Assistance » December 30, 2005 The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint I suffer from something called Ménière’s disease—don’t worry, you cannot get it from reading my blog.

Ive given talks where projectors die midway through, Ive tried to give slideless talks (which always will be marked down slightly by audiences, it is in their nature) 6) Take questions at the end. 20) Dont give speeches to people who dont really want to be there. Rules of thumb: 1) 60hz at 1024x768 works on every projector. 2) Test your laptop shortly beforehand. Ego Food Healthy, organic food for Chris DiBonas ego, so it can grow up big and strong. Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (3) ▼ Mar (1) Want to be a better speaker? ► Feb (1) The Secret Morlock in Seat 3d ► Jan (1) The Bennifers of the Apocalypse ► 2008 (34) ► Oct (2) Travel + Nanowrimo = Madness Brilliant Science Foo Camp Writeup ►

Housekeeping Prepare all your notes, laptops, make sure everyone has water before you get on stage, in some cases, plan out where folks will sit. projector won’t work. Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang Home Popular Posts About Contact Subscribe via RSS Connect with Jeremiah: twitter friendfeed linkedin flickr technorati Connect with Jeremiah on twitter Ripple 6 says the timing of my report is off [link] Ive observed most vendors are optomistic, brands the opposite.

The more common toss up is should I bring paper notes with me or not rather than to use a projector. Use your programs presentation mode so that you can see at least the current slide and the next slide on the laptop screen, as well as a timer. Make notes (programs like PP and Keynote can display notes on the laptop screen) which remind you of where you are and what to say. Boing Boing Home Gadgets TV Boing Boing Offworld Suggest a Link Archives Subscribe Mark Cory David Xeni John Moderation Policy Excellent public speaking advice Posted by Cory Doctorow , March 8, 2009 4:01 AM | permalink The inestimable Duncan Davidson, photographer laureate of the OReilly tech conferences, has distilled his experiences watching thousands of speakers on thousands of stages into a pithy, useful article about how to be a better

There’d been just enough notice of the room change that an organizer was able to bring a projector from his office, and it wasn’t quite compatible with my laptop—what were the odds of that happening?--so Several board members split up the tasks at hand and pitched in to figure out solutions, including bringing a projector and figuring out how to handle the patchwork of audio-visual equipment. I’m always coaching speakers to plan ahead, then be ready for anything on the ground. That's two different mindsets: One to get ready, rehearsing for the ideal; two, to toss that out

PowerPoint presentations given to a live audience usually involve the computer being attached to a projector. And sometimes the technical issues of getting the computer and projector to cooperate are the downfall of the presenter... I have a great laptop! - Here is what I hear a lot: - I hooked up the projector (via VGA or DVI cable). -

When I travel to deliver customized workshops or speak at conferences, I carry the normal equipment for a presenter: my laptop, presentation remote and projector if required. I know all of these are perfectly OK to carry on an airplane since I regularly have my laptop bag searched when going through security. It allows me to move my laptop away from a podium or projector. In today’s tip, I want to share with you a few of the other pieces of equipment I carry that come in handy when travelling. The first item I carry is a VGA extension cord.

Even if you bring your own projector, your own laptop, even your own extension cord, that doesn't guarantee there won't be problems.  I realize there are monetary constraints, but you'll be much more comfortable using your own projector, your own laptop, etc.  If the projector isn't recognizing your laptop, and it's NOT your projector (or laptop), you'll have little idea how to troubleshoot.  As I prepare to make a presentation in the upcoming weeks, the unavoidable thoughts of "what could go wrong" pop into my head on occasion.  It's