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Dear Alfred,How do I livestream a Zoom meeting to Facebook? You can do this a few different ways, but I’m going to cover the most straightforward approach that does not require any programming or copying and pasting keys or anything complicated. The most important...

Dear Alfred,What’s the optimal length for a virtual program segment?Arli Everett, Washington, DC Dear Richard,Having made my living for years as a professional writer, I learned to pay close attention to my editors because they almost always made my work look better....

Dear Alfred,What is a “ring light” and why (or why not) should I use one?Cheryl Rubin, Cincinnati, Ohio Dear Cheryl,A ring light is just what it sounds like; it’s a light for your camera that is shaped like a ring. You’ve probably seen them on TV if you watch any...

Dear Alfred, What do I need to know about taxes for my virtual event? - Robin Smith Jackson, Mississipi The short answer is: “A lot!” Your virtual event may create a variety of tax liabilities. The most common on is the sales or service levied by most states. Thanks...

Dear Alfred, What is “bokeh,” why would I want it, and how can I get it? - Fred Harris, Lake Oswego, Oregon Dear Fred, While it may sound like an exotic dish, bokeh is a photography term that refers to the soft, out-of-focus backgrounds that you see in photographs and...

Dear Alfred, Some of my presenters struggle with the quality of their connections during virtual events. What are the three top tips that I can give them to help improve their connection? Richard Feder, Fort Lee, NJ Dear Richard, Your presenters have a lot of options...