As you rest and recuperate over winter break, you can also use technology to connect with family and friends and let out some laughs! 

If you’re looking for a cheesy holiday romance movie…

Stream Something Blue on Amazon Prime, a feel-good movie featuring ugly sweaters, seasonal baked goods, and a classic jewelry mix-up. 

Recommended by Tess Walsh, Clark’s technology training specialist 

If you’re looking for a quick, easy way to bring people together… 

Download Heads Up! On Google Play or the App Store ($1.99). This app turns any gathering into a game of charades or karaoke, with different categories and packs to keep the fun going. The game is also available in 15 languages on Netflix without any additional cost to your subscription. 

Click here to read more about Heads Up! On Netflix 

Recommended by Jarrod Evans, Help Desk Technician 

If you want to feel festive with loved ones living far away… 

Host a virtual party with Jackbox Games. Everyone can join using their phones or laptops, no matter their location, and most games have a family-friendly setting so the little ones can get in on the fun.

Click here to explore Jackbox Games

Recommended by Joanne Dolan, Director of Client and Academic Support Services 

If you need to catch up with family and friends… 

Host a PowerPoint night. Popularized on TikTok, PowerPoint nights ask everyone to create presentations on life updates OR any random topic they feel strongly about (examples: what kinds of dogs all my friends would be, ice cream flavors ranked best to worst, Taylor Swift lyric analysis, gifts I would give historical figures). You can find templates online, including on Microsoft, to make your presentation pop and let your imagination run wild! 

Click here to browse PowerPoint templates on Microsoft 

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