How to set up the Facebook Portal - Tom's Guide
How to set up the Facebook Portal - Tom's Guide |
| How to set up the Facebook Portal - Tom's Guide Posted: 28 Mar 2020 08:00 AM PDT The Facebook Portal smart display is great at making video calls to Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp contacts, and while its setup process is easy, it is somewhat lengthy. In case the Portal's instructions are confusing to you, here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up the Facebook Portal.
1. Unbox the Facebook Portal.
2. Insert the power cord into the back of the Portal, and plug it into an outlet.
3. After the Portal boots up, select the language you want to use.
4. Select your Wi-Fi network, and enter your password.
5. After the Portal connects to your network, it will automatically download and install the latest update. During this time, you can take a virtual tour of the device. 6. After the Portal has finished downloading the update, it will ask you to restart it. 7. Once the Portal has restarted, press continue to agree to the terms of service.
8. Give your Portal a name. You can select from the menu, or create your own name.
9. Connect your Facebook account. A code will appear on the screen of the Portal. On a web browser on your computer or smartphone, go to www.facebook.com/device and enter the code to connect to your Facebook account. Alternatively, you can enter your Facebook password directly on the Portal itself. If you successfully connect your account, a screen should appear confirming this. Press Next to continue.
10. Connect your WhatsApp account (optional). If you opt to connect your WhatsApp account to the Portal, a QR code will appear on the Portal's display. Open the WhatsApp account on your smartphone; on iPhones, go to Settings, and on Android phones, go to chats and select the three vertical dots. Next, select WhatsApp Web, and hold your smartphone's camera up so that it can read the QR code.
11. Select your favorite contacts. These are the profiles that will always be visible, so you can more easily call them from the Portal.
12. Choose to hide contacts (optional). If you don't want all of your contacts to appear on the Portal, you can hide them, if you so choose. 13. Next, you can see how the Portal's camera works; it can lock on to your face, and digitally zoom and pan to keep you in the frame as you walk around the room. You can skip this step if you want.
14. Connect Pandora and Spotify. If you have accounts with either of these music streaming services, you can link them to the Portal. Select "connect" next to the service you wish to use.
15. If you want to use the Portal as a digital picture frame, select Preview Facebook Photos, and then Add Facebook Photos in the next screen. You can choose which Facebook albums you want to display. Later, you can also connect your Instagram account if you want to display photos from there, too.
16. Select Get Portal App if you want to add photos directly from your phone. This will require you to install a separate app on your smartphone.
17. Connect Alexa if you have an Alexa account, and want to use it on the Portal. We recommend using Alexa rather than the Portal's own voice assistant, as Amazon's assistant is far more capable.
18. Press Next to use the "Hey Portal" trigger to initiate video calls.
19. The last step is to allow the Portal to store your "Hey Portal" voice recordings so that Facebook can listen to them in order to improve its voice-recognition capabilities. This is optional, and even if you agree to this during the setup process, you can turn this off and delete all your recordings at a later time. 20. Your Facebook Portal should be set up now. The main home screen should display your favorite contacts as well as those individuals whom you called recently. If you swipe to the left, you'll see all of your installed apps, Contacts, and Settings. |
| Arkansas Jones declaring for NBA draft - Hot Springs Village Voice Posted: 28 Mar 2020 09:47 AM PDT FAYETTEVILLE — Mason Jones, Arkansas Razorbacks 6-foot-3 junior guard, honorable mention All-American and SEC Co-Player of the Year, on Twitter Friday tweeted he is declaring his name in the National Basketball Association 2020 June draft. "After much discussion, I have decided to enter my name in the NBA 2020 draft," Jones said. "This has been a lifelong dream of mine to play in the NBA so I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my life." Jones' tweet did not fully explain if he would hire an agent, which irrevocably sets his course on turning professional, or if he would work through the NBA Undergraduate Committee which gives collegiate undergrads feedback regarding their NBA prospects and leaves a deadline option to return to college if they so choose. However, a statement by Arkansas coach Eric Musselman indicated Jones was foregoing an option to return. "Mason had a phenomenal season," Musselman said in a statement. "It came through hours of hard work and dedication as well as a desire to be the best player he could be. Our system gives players the freedom and opportunity to showcase their strengths and Mason took full advantage of it to become one of the top players in college basketball this season. We fully support Mason, and any player, pursuing his dream." Jones' tweet thanked Musselman, the basketball staff and fans. "Thank you to Coach Muss, UARK MBB staff and teammates for pushing me to be a better person on and off the court," Jones said. "Thank you Razorback Nation fans! The best fans in the world! Lastly, thank you to my family and close friends who continue to push and encourage met daily to pursue my dreams." A native of DeSoto, Texas where he acknowledged he played overweight while in high school, Jones played one year of junior college ball at Connors State in Oklahoma before transferring as a sophomore to former Arkansas coach Mike Anderson's 18-16 Razorbacks in 2018-19. Jones played in every game totally scoring 463 points and per game averaging 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists. For Musselman's 2019-20 Razorbacks, 20-12 with the season canceled by the coronanavirus national emergency after Arkansas' first-round SEC Tournament, Jones earned First-Team All-SEC on both the coaches and AP media All-SEC teams and along with Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry named SEC Co-Player of the Year upon leading the Razorbacks with 683 points for a 22.0 average, and team leading rebounds 169, 5.5 average, assists, 106, 3.9 and steals, 50 for a 1.6 average. Jones was the first Razorback simultaneously leading the Razorbacks in scoring, rebounding, steals and assists since All-American and Naismith and Collegiate Hall of Famer Sidney Moncrief in 1979. Both a 3-point shooting threat and even more a get-fouled driver, Jones for 2019-20 led the nation in free throws made and attempted, 233 of 282. If Jones does sign with an agent, he apparently will become the second among the 2019-20 Razorbacks not returning for 2020-21. Arkansas senior-to-be guard and 2-year letterman Jalen Harris has put his name in the graduate transfer portal. Arkansas women's basketball coach Mike Neighbors said that two off his 24-8 Razorbacks, A'Tyanna Gaulden and Rokia Doumbia, have put their names in the graduate transfer portal. Gaulden, originally a freshman at Florida State transferred and redshirting at Arkansas 2017-18 has one year graduate transfer eligibility remaining after lettering for two Arkansas seasons. This past season Gaulden averaged 16.8 minutes per game alternating off the bench with freshman point guard Makayla Daniels. Doumbia, transferring as a junior, increased her off the bench time as a 5-9 guard/small forward from 19 games and 119 minutes as a 2018-19 freshman to 29 games and 463 minutes in 2019-20. Both contributed to the nationally No. 24 Razorbacks, 10-6 in the SEC tied for third, achieve the second 10 SEC win season in their history and what would have been a NCAA Tournament berth before the season was canceled. On the Arkansas football front, third-year sophomore offensive lineman Kirby Adcock of Nashville has been granted a medical hardship because of a chronic back injury. Adcock retains his scholarship but won't count against the active 85 scholarship limit. |
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