Wire Blast

Many people have difficulty with public speaking. The keys to any good presentation (as taught in every Public Speaking 101 class) are preparation and confidence. Wireless presentation gateways (WPGs) can give you a boost with both. Don’t worry about having to remember a wire or storage device on the big day. WPGs allow you to connect your computer to any projector or monitor, using a technology very similar to that which computers use to collect to a wireless network.The Viewsonic WPG-150 is a good representative example of the technology. Like other manufacturer’s options, the ViewSonic device can connect to an 802.11 b/g WLAN network at the same time it is connected to a projector or monitor, so you don’t have to skimp on using web links in your presentation. The WPG-150 can also connect via 10/100 Ethernet.WPGs also offer some animation options for livening up your presentation, whether you want to make each slide pop or just ensure that they transition smoothly. WPGs require no pre-loaded drivers, so it really is as simple as just showing up to the site on timeor preferably 15 minutes early. Just make sure to remember your pants on the way out the door.Here are some other tips for staying confident during your presentation:1. Imagine your audience in their underwear. Ignore this step if the thought of your boss in his tighty-whities makes you giggle.2. Make sure your body language is saying the same thing as your mouth. Emphasize important points with hand gestures and facial expressions, and move smoothly around the stage. Standing and walking is generally preferred. Sitting and dancing is not.3. Make things easy for your audience. If there are important definitions or ideas that they’ll need to know, make a handout and pass it out beforehand. If your printer runs out of ink the night before, hand-written guides show you care.