Discord pushes working from home, increases Go Live limit due to COVID-19

With the WHO officially declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, schools, business, and employers are opting for alternate work environments such as working remotely.

Primarily a game-centric voice and text chat app, Discord’s Go Live allows users to communicate, stream, and share screens directly to selected persons. Normally, the number of viewers is limited to 10 but due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Discord has increased the limit to 50 people. The company announced on Twitter that the increased limit will be available for the next couple of months, presumably until the COVID-19 scare lessens.

The move to increase the limit is to provide support for remote workers and students who still need to keep in touch with their peers. The Go Live feature can be used to stream lectures, meetings, or even just provide an avenue for communication among groups. Go Live is accessible through the Discord desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Mobile users will not be able to start a stream but they will be available to join and watch streams.

“We wanted to find a way to help,” says Discord founder and CEO, Jason Citron, in a blog post, “We’re thrilled that so many of you are using it (Discord) in so many different ways.”

Discord is also asking for patience as performance issues may arise due to the anticipated surge in users and demand. They are also saying that the increased 50-person limit will remain for “as long it’s critically needed” and that they hope this service will “make people’s lives just a little easier and a little less stressful.”

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Cute laptop bags that don’t break the bank

11/07/2023

When it comes to tech or laptop bags, we’re most often given a structured piece: clean lines, minimalist execution, and often colored black or blue. And often, they’re quite expensive.

But if you’re anything like me, you’ll want the things you own — bags, phones, etc — to represent you in one way or another. And if you can get it at a great price, even better, right?

While you still can’t go wrong with the classic tech bag, a fun, more out-there design always adds a touch of personality and maybe a boost to your daily ‘fits. I’m personally aware of how hard it can be to scour websites for a tech bag that’s both cute and functional so let me help you out with this list.

1. Parfois Printed Briefcase

Fit for a 13-inch laptop, the Parfois printed briefcase isn’t just cute but also durable. Made of water-resistant nylon, the bag comes with double handles, a removable strap, and two outer pockets to store your accessories.

2. Lovevook laptop bag

Available in a wide variety of colors and designs, the Lovevook laptop bag looks just like your daily purse and nothing at all like a tech bag. Bags are also available in a variety of sizes that can accommodate up to 17-inch laptops. There are also multiple pockets, a built-in charging cable, and an external USB port, too.

3. Island Elephant laptop backpack

If a spacious back is what you’re after, this may pique your interest. This large-capacity bag is made of water-resistant nylon and has padded straps to keep you comfortable. It offers convenient and easily accessible storage pockets for devices and can fit 15-inch laptops.

4. Akap Mesita

A homegrown product! The Akap Mesita bag isn’t just a laptop bag, it’s a portable workspace. Apart from carrying around your laptop, it unfolds to create a personal workspace perfect for today’s digital nomads. It comes in a variety of colors, too, and is made of vegan leather.

5. MaH laptop backpack

Another backpack option but this time slimmer and sleeker. Fitting up to a 15-inch laptop, this tech bag doesn’t have a lot of pockets but will fit your tech essentials. Best for light travelers or those who stick to bringing the essentials when leaving the house.

6. MaH tote bag

If you’re more into tote bags, MaH also has these cute options. The tote is large enough to fit 14-inch laptop and come with side pockets for accessories. It’s made of waterproof PU leather and comes in 6 colors.

7. Kinmac laptop briefcase

Classy, and professional, but still stylish, this laptop briefcase keeps a classic silhouette with a fun touch of color on its sides. It’s on the smaller side holding only up to 13-inch laptops but does offer multiple compartments inside for keeping things neat and tidy.

Final thoughts

The internet is vast and these are but a few options I’ve found that fit the bill of being affordable, stylish, and functional. Expand your budget a bit more and you’ll find more options, I’m sure, but you shouldn’t have to shell out too much to find something that fits your personality. So whether you’re a pastel prince/princess or a classic king/queen, there’s something out there for you and hopefully this list will help you find it.

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