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A number of projects in this volume are designed to be completed online, or they have an online option. Most of these projects are best completed using a laptop or desktop computer with an ample monitor and a webcam (either built in or external), although many are also designed with a smartphone in mind. For projects that involve heavy visuals, a desktop or laptop is the better option rather than a smartphone. Smartphone cameras are limited and their screens are too small to capture much other than a single person, whereas a laptop or desktop monitor can display a wide field of vision, or multiple people, at the same time. You will also need reliable high-speed internet access – emphasis on reliable. Before you begin any online projects, thoroughly test your internet service to be sure that heavy usage for an hour or more is not likely to result in dropped links or frozen screens. There can be no certainty in this regard, but you need to take all necessary precautions to limit the chances of failure.