Ecamm Live: This is what we use for our online training. It’s the best Mac based production studio you can manage yourself. Ecamm Live supports multiple cameras, iOS and iPads, HDMI capture devices, screen sharing and more. Using overlays, split screens, support for remote guests, sound effects, external switcher devices, and more means that you can do all that a more expensive production studio can do for a fraction of the cost. Take a look at Ecamm Live for yourself.
Splashtop Streamer: If you would like us to have remote access to your computer (once you’re a client), contact us to download the Splashtop Remote tool.
Express VPN: The best Virtual Private Network tool available for Mac and Windows. Stay safe with secure access and connect reliably from anywhere, to anywhere, across across 94 countries puts you in control.
Screens Express: If you'd like us to connect to your computer for a single session without installing a permanent access code, download Screens Express which will generate a one-time connection code.
Local Electronics Waste Disposal: Do you have a lot of old electronics, computer equipment or accessories and you don't know how to get rid of them responsibly? UCLA has a hazardous waste disposal site that's drive-through! You don't even need to get out of your car (such an L.A. thing)!
Just make sure you read the flyer and know that electronics drop-off is ONLY on Saturdays. The site is open on Thursday and Friday as well for things like paint, chemicals, old medication, etc. But, electronics is ONLY on Saturdays (from 8AM-2PM).
Check your Internet speed. Latency, Download and upload speeds represent different things and can explain why your internet access may be slow
Check your IP Number: If you need to know what IP number is assigned to your router by your Internet company, IP Chicken will tell you what it is.
Apple Keyboard Shortcuts: A very handy list of mac keyboard shortcuts to make you faster and more productive