PURPOSE Presenting from a laptop works best when display, audio, power, and files are ready before the meeting starts. BEFORE PRESENTING Open the presentation, plug in power, connect the display or meeting room system, and test audio if video is included. DISPLAY SETTINGS Confirm whether the audience sees the slide show, not your private notes, desktop, or unrelated windows. BACKUP PLAN Keep a PDF copy available in case animations, fonts, or the presentation app misbehaves. BEST PRACTICE Close unnecessary applications and notifications before presenting.