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Living in an online world.

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Online meeting view. As we grapple with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in 2020, and working from home (and meeting online), what does it take to create the right environment for a great online meeting? 1. Connectivity: A strong internet connection is the starting point. Without stable and fast internet connection, it will always be a struggle. Find the right plan (wired or wireless) that works for you. 2. Lighting: Find a place with good (and even lighting). This is generally next to a window, with you r face facing the light. If you will have meetings when it is dark, then arrange suitable indoor lighting. LED lights are cheap and work well. In this setup, I placed my table facing the window. During the daytime, I get excellent light by simply opening the curtains. When it is dark, I switch on some extra lights. Any standard LED lamps placed close to the subject will work. Lighting Setup.  3. Video: The built-in cameras on laptops and phones are good enough for decent