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In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to best present Microsoft PowerPoint slides in Zoom Video Conferencing. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Share entire screen 6:15 Share window 8:15 Share via browser 9:18 Wrap up

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to create your very own custom branded virtual background for Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Zoom using Microsoft PowerPoint. With a branded background, show your organization or company logo while you present. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Create background in PowerPoint 2:55 Using Stock images 4:20 Using PowerPoint Designer toContinue reading “How to make branded virtual background for Microsoft Teams using PowerPoint”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to create your very own animated GIFs from shapes and from a video, movie, or TV clip in Microsoft PowerPoint. Not only do I show you how to create an animated GIF, but also how to insert the animated GIF that you just created into your PowerPoint presentation.Continue reading “How to make Animated GIF using Microsoft PowerPoint”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to reduce the file size that a PowerPoint file takes. As an example, I take a PowerPoint presentation and reduce it from almost 70 MB to only 3 MB, and there’s no major difference to the person viewing the presentation. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Example presentation 5:22 OptimizingContinue reading “How to Reduce PowerPoint File Size”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to add chapters to your YouTube video progress bar. Chapters break up your video into sections, each with an individual preview. These chapters can help viewers by giving more info and context by allowing them to re-watch different parts of the video. To turn on chapters for yourContinue reading “How to add chapters to YouTube video”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to add branded organization templates to the Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint start pages across Windows, Mac, and Web using SharePoint. With organization templates, you can make it easier for members of your organization to access and use your official templates. I walk through how to create aContinue reading “How to add branded templates to Word, Excel and PowerPoint start pages”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to make students wait in the Microsoft Teams meeting lobby until the teacher admits them. By making students wait in the lobby, you can avoid issues with students talking privately without the teacher being present. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Make students wait in lobby before meeting begins 3:32Continue reading “How to make students wait in lobby in Microsoft Teams”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn all about the latest and great meeting features in Microsoft Teams, including Together Mode, 49 Grid, Focus Mode, Notes in separate window, etc. I walk through all the new features and show you how to use them. In the video on Microsoft Teams, I cover the following: Timestamps 0:00Continue reading “How to use Together Mode and other new features in Microsoft Teams”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to use the new Summary Zoom, Section Zoom, and Slide Zoom features in Microsoft PowerPoint. Zoom in PowerPoint allows you to present presentations more dynamically, allowing you to jump to the sections or slides that your audience cares the most about. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Context on theContinue reading “How to make Slide Zoom Animation in Microsoft PowerPoint”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to get started using Microsoft Power BI. Power BI allows you to get insight from your business data. This is an introductory overview of Power BI to get you started. Let me know in the comments if you’d like me to go deeper on any areas of PowerContinue reading “How to use Microsoft Power BI – Tutorial for Beginners”