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Technical Tips

We recommend that you verify the system requirements for Zoom prior to joining the webinar.

  • Access to Zoom
  • Most recent version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari
  • Operating system: Windows 7+, Mac OS X 10.9+, or Ububtu 12.4+
  • Zoom’s Bandwidth Requirements are:
    • 2.0 Mbps up and down for single screen
    • 2.0 Mbps up 4.0 Mbps down for dual screen
    • For audio VoIP: 60-80kbps
    • For more information please visit Zoom.

Other things to consider:

  • It can help to close other tabs, browsers and programs while streaming the live conference. It also may help to hardwire your Internet connection, instead of using a wireless network connection.
  • If you are having trouble hearing the webinar audio, check the volume on your computer and on your Zoom video player.
  • If your computer screen freezes, please refresh your browser.

If you lose access to the event, please try to log back in before contacting IT support. All presentations will be recorded and made available in the Resource Center.

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