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 ====== Using Jitsi ====== ====== Using Jitsi ======
-We've been testing [[https://jitsi.org/ |Jitsi]] for video chat because of the unlimited time that it offers compared to Zoom.  Here are a few tricks we've learned so far:+We've been testing [[https://jitsi.org/ |Jitsi]] for video chat because of the unlimited time it offers compared to Zoom.  Here are a few tricks we've learned so far.
  
-===== On a computer: =====+===== On a Computer: =====
   * You don't need to download anything since Jitsi runs straight from the browser.   * You don't need to download anything since Jitsi runs straight from the browser.
   * Jitsi seems a bit CPU-hungry so you should close all other programs during the meeting.   * Jitsi seems a bit CPU-hungry so you should close all other programs during the meeting.
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-===== On a mobile device =====+===== On a Mobile Device =====
   * Download the Jitsi app instead of using the browser.   * Download the Jitsi app instead of using the browser.
   * We've notice some devices create a lot of feedback when using the device's speakers so <wrap hi>headphones are a must</wrap>.   * We've notice some devices create a lot of feedback when using the device's speakers so <wrap hi>headphones are a must</wrap>.
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 ==== Getting Started ==== ==== Getting Started ====
-  * Open the app, and click on the the three horizontal lines in the top left corner.+  * Open the app, and click on the the three horizontal lines on the top left corner. 
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   * Add your name and callsign and ''Start with audio muted''.   * Add your name and callsign and ''Start with audio muted''.
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   * Back at the previous screen, enter the name of the room.   * Back at the previous screen, enter the name of the room.
  
-<WRAP centeralign> 
-{{:howto:jitsi03.png?300}} {{:howto:jitsi04.png?300}} 
-</WRAP> 
  
 ==== During the meeting ==== ==== During the meeting ====
 +  * Stay muted unless you're the one talking to reduce the amount of background noise / feedback.
 +  * To access the buttons, tap anywhere on the screen and you'll see this (from left to right):
 +    * Change your name and callsign
 +    * Mute / Unmute
 +    * Hangup
 +    * Turn camera on and off
 +    * Settings
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 +  * In the Settings is where you can raise your hand.
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 +  * Pro-tip: turn your mobile device sideways so everyone can see you in landscape instead of portrait.
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