Important Tech Resources

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Why do we use platforms like Discord and Notion for this bootcamp? </aside>

Software to Download before Bootcamp

1️⃣ Discord (Download app here)

How to use the Bootcamp Server (in Discord)

2️⃣ Notion (Download app here)

How to use the Bootcamp Workspace & your Team Workspace (in Notion)

Instructions for Copying Notion Templates to your Team Workspace

3️⃣ Zoom (Download app here)

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**Guidance on setting up your systems effectively & efficiently**

For most sessions, you will need to connect to both specific video/voice channels in the Bootcamp Server and the Instructional Zoom Webinar at the same time.

<aside> These toggles provide guidance on how we recommend you setup your ‘digital environment’ so that you can effectively and efficiently engage in each and every bootcamp session.

Whenever possible, we strongly recommend you use option (2) or (3). Whatever your situation, we recommend you read (1) first, as it is the most comprehensive description of what you can expect.

(1) Setup with One Main Screen
(2) Setup with One Screen and a Phone (or tablet)
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<aside> ℹ️ How to think about the role of each platform in the Bootcamp Sessions

The Bootcamp Server is where you interact with fellow students and teaching team, exactly like you would if you were seated at seminar or workshop tables (and you can ‘call’ teaching team over with messages at any time). **

The instructional Zoom Webinar is the same as the instructor standing at the front of the room providing guidance to you and your group throughout the seminar or workshop.

Note → To make the most of your learning experience, please plan to keep your video ON in your Discord team channels—especially while engaging with your teammates during the Bootcamp.

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Using VPN Services

In some cases, the WiFi network you are on may be behind an institutional or area based firewall –– and occasionally, those firewalls may prevent connecting to some of the systems used in this Bootcamp.

Because this program is both educational and secure, in cases where firewalls limit your ability to access Bootcamp resources, participants are generally free to use VPN connections to connect to the Bootcamp platforms. More specifically, there no policy or legal barriers that we know of that prohibit participants from any of our partner institutions or companies from using VPN services for the explicit purpose of engaging in this Bootcamp.

If you have trouble accessing any Bootcamp resources (the most likely being problems connecting to voice-video channels on the Bootcamp Discord Server) then below are guides and resources to support you using a VPN service.

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Guidance on how to use a VPN service on Mac or Windows

Set up a VPN connection on Mac

Connect to a VPN in Windows - Microsoft Support

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VPN Services with free tiers (that are ad-free as well)

The best VPN for speed and security

Best Free VPN service for privacy without ads

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