3 tech basics to master to make your presentation soar

Today’s talks—at every level, and to audiences large and small—almost invariably require a multimedia approach. Acing these fundamentals will keep you at ease and land your message.

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Before sidling up to the lectern:

Here’s more detail about each tech aspect every speaker must consider:

1. Presentation remotes

No matter the venue or the size of the audience, it’s good to have a presentation remote. This device not only gets you from one slide to the next, but it also can guide your audience’s eyes to the important information.

Many remotes nowadays include laser pointers and spotlights. This device is a must have if you want to command the stage and engage your audience. For the best presentation tech features that a remote has to offer, check out our review of the top two Logitech devices we recommend for public speakers.

2. Presentation software

Presentation software is now free and easy to find.

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