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Microsoft Teams

From $5 per month/ per user at Microsoft

Pros

Included with Microsoft 365
Collaboration tools
Easy to connect to other programs
Privacy and encryption
Lets 250 people join virtual meetings
Even more can join for live streaming events

Cons

Call-in support costs extra
Webinar support also costs extra

Microsoft Teams lets up to 250 people join traditional virtual meetings and 10,000 for live streaming events. It works on computers, mobile devices, and with conferencing equipment. Video and audio come in very clear and the program syncs with other Microsoft 365 apps and programs for a bigger and better collaboration experience.

Good for webinars

Zoom

From $15 per month/ per host at Zoom

Pros

Compatible with all devices and operating systems
Collaboration tools
Host up to 500 people
Webinar option

Cons

Recent security breaches
Popup blocks must be disabled
Not immediately compatible with a lot of programs

Zoom hosts up to 500 p…

Surfshark VPN

Why choose Surfshark VPN

For high-speed performance and plenty of features, without the high price, this could be the best VPN for you.

Works with

Mac

Windows

Android

iPhone & iPad

Linux

Routers

Best VPN for

Netflix, Hulu, and streaming

Gaming

Torrenting and downloading

Security and privacy

See at Surfshark

Pros

Super affordable
Great connection speeds
Netflix unblocking
Superb security

Cons

Too basic for some

A full featured and high-speed VPN doesn’t have to be expensive. Surfshark proves that point perfectly by offering one of the best services out there for nearly half the price of the competition.

Surfshark VPN is a relatively new service compared to some other options out there, but what it lacks in age it makes up for in features. From tight security and privacy to feature-rich apps an…

It could take a few weeks for the feature to become widely available.

What you need to know

Google Assistant hotword sensitivity settings have finally started rolling out.
The new feature allows users to increase or reduce the sensitivity of Assistant devices to the “Hey Google” wake-word.
It isn’t widely available yet.

In September last year, Google had announced that it would allow users to adjust the voice detection sensitivity on their Assistant devices. After nearly seven months, Google has finally started rolling out the feature to users.

Finally, the Google Home app is about to add “Hey Google” sensitivity options for each Google Assistant device.https://t.co/a7R2pxLCLI pic.twitter.com/LJ6GpAj7CY— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) April 21, 2020

A Google spokesperson told The Verge that the feature is starting to “roll out gradually,” which means most of you will have to wait a little longer to be able to customize hotword sensitivity on your Assistant devices. As ca…

Facebook is running a limited-time promotion on its Portal smart screen devices right now that is taking $50 off the device of your choice through Mother’s Day. With people spending more time at home than ever, now is the perfect time to get your family set up with Portal devices and these savings make it even more affordable. Mother’s Day is May 10, so be sure to get your orders in before then to save.

The most affordable option in the sale is the Portal Mini at $79, down from its regular price of $129. The 8-inch device lets you easily video call other Portal users, as well as Messenger and WhatsApp users, with built-in apps. The Smart Camera tracks you and adjusts to follow you around the room, meaning you could, for instance, hang out with your pals while cooking dinner, or chat with your mom while she opens up their Mother’s Day presents. It’s got Alexa Built-in so you can control your smart home, check who’s at the front door, listen to your favorite music, and more hands-free…

Sometimes when you have a video conference call, you want to be there in the moment and not have to have your head down taking notes. What do you do if you still want to remember or reference what was said at a later date? Fear not, we’ll show you how to record a Zoom meeting for posterity, so that you can go back and watch it or listen to it to your heart’s content!

How to record a Zoom meeting locally on your desktop

Local recording of Zoom meetings is available both for Zoom Basic (free) and Zoom premium accounts (Pro, Business, and Enterprise). However, local recording is not available on mobile devices (Android or iOS).

Note that the host (the person who starts the meeting) is the only one with the ability to record the call unless the host grants that ability to another participant.

Open the Zoom app on your desktop (I’m using a Mac).
Once you have started or joined a meeting, hover your cursor over the screen and click on the Record button at the bottom of the screen.

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Best Buy is discounting the Rachio 3e 8-zone smart sprinkler controller today only. It has fallen to $99.99 which is $50 off its regular price. This is part of Best Buy’s deals of the day, which is why the price is very temporary. Grab it while you can.

If you need more zones for a more complicated lawn, the third-generation 16-zone Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller is down to $189.99 at Best Buy for today only as well. That’s almost $60 off its average price, $90 off its retail price, and the lowest we’ve ever seen it go in new condition.

Most of the previous deals we’ve seen on Rachio kits have been for refurbished or open-box units, so this is a rare opportunity to score yourself a brand new version at a steep discount ahead of the summer. The one-day deal is also being matched at Amazon.

This is Rachio’s newest smart controller. It works with smart home platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It has dual-band Wi-Fi and a long-distance Flex radio. The installation is …

The new YouTube app experience takes advantage of the foldable screen.

What you need to know

YouTube for Android now takes advantage of the Z Flip’s foldable form factor with a new Flex mode.
Google and Samsung collaborated on the optimization effort over the past few months.
The update is rolling out from April 22nd via the Play Store.

YouTube has debuted a new Flex mode for foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Taking advantage of the foldable form-factor, the new design splits the app’s interface into two even sections.

You’ll be able to use the top half to keep consuming content, while the other half can be used for searching for more videos, commenting, and so on. It’s essentially a boosted version of the picture-in-picture mode for regular old slab phones, but one that takes advantage of the more unique form factor the Z Flip has.

Samsung made the announcement on Wednesday, saying:

Working together, Samsung and Google’s engineers redesigned the app from the opera…