How to put a digital twist on your favorite Halloween traditions
Halloween is looking a little different this year, as communities decide what’s safe and what isn’t in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic. And, like many of our activities now, there are ways to celebrate Halloween online — safely.
And when we say “safely,” we mean not only safely in the don’t-get-Covid sense of the word but also in the cybersecurity sense of the word. So turn down the lights, light some candles, and check out these seven tips for how to safely celebrate Halloween online.
Have a Zoom costume party.
No matter if you have kids or you’re technically “too old” for Halloween (and, sorry, but no one is too old for Halloween), everyone needs to have a bit of fun this year. Get a group of friends to commit to a Zoom costume party and then show up to show off!
If your party is adult, come up with a Halloween-themed drink that everyone can make at home and “share.” And if it’s more for the kids, do the same with cookies, candy, and punch. (Actually, while you’re at it, sweets for adult parties. We all deserve it.)
Make sure your Zoom has a waiting room.
While Zoom has taken strides in recent weeks to improve security, they’re still totally secure. And, unfortunately, Zoom bombing — which is when uninvited guests pop into Zoom calls — is still a thing. The best way to prevent a party crasher is to create a “waiting room” for your Zoom Halloween party. That way, guests have to ask t ..
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