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Technology presentation templates for Google Slides and PowerPoint

Ready to talk about technology in the classroom in your next professional development session? These ready made free PPT templates and Google Slides themes are perfect to present about technology, software, IT and more.

Transport Your Audience Back to the 90s with This Groovy Template for PowerPoint and Google Slides. Relive the nostalgia of the 1990s with this free and creative PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. This vibrant design is packed with fun icons, geometric shapes, and bright colors that will transport your audience back to […]

90’s Vibes free creative Powerpoint template and Google Slides theme.

Yellow OS interface free multipurpose PowerPoint Template and Google Slides Theme + Certificate + Agenda slide. Are you looking for your next professional development presentation template? Look no further! This theme is perfect if you are looking for a simple template where you can just add your content and be […]

Multipurpose Yellow OS interface free presentation template.

Simple interface with file folders free PowerPoint Template and Google Slides Theme This free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme features an OS interface with file folders with beautiful colors. It includes a simple certificate layout and an agenda slide for teachers. You can use this template for a techie […]

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Modern with neon accents Free PowerPoint Template and Google Slides Theme Jackson is a modern template with neon color accents and can be used for presentations abut technology – a new product launch, software development, or any other tech-related topic -, for a presentation about a new modern art exhibit, […]

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Free fun and cool Google Slides and PowerPoint template. Do you want to spice up your presentation with some retro vibes? Then check out this Google Slides and PowerPoint template that has a 90’s look and feel. This template features a bold design with pink, purple and neon yellow colors […]

Fandral, retro vibes with popping colors slides.

Free template with a retro interface look for Google Slides and PowerPoint. This template has a retro style with a grid background, featuring a colorful interface with geometric shapes. The pink, blue and yellow tones create a vibrant and dynamic look that will catch your audience’s attention. Whether you want […]

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Free template for Google Slides and PowerPoint. Cody is a free template designed for presentations about coding. You can use it for “Code Week”, a “Women who code” conference, or other topics if you like its layouts. As usual, I’ve used theme colors, so if you want its accents to […]

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Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. Free sound waves template for PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations. This free ppt template features colorful soundwaves and it’s perfect for a presentation about music or sounds. Did you know that a sound wave is the pattern of disturbance caused by the movement […]

Sound Waves free slides theme.

Simple with blue accents. Free template for Google Slides and PowerPoint. A simple yet effective template, that’s Howard. It works very well for a presentation about coding or programming, or even marketing. This deck includes a free certificate template that matches its style. I’ve used theme colors, so if you […]

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Neon slides for gamers and streamers. Free template for Google Slides and PowerPoint. Power up your presentation with this slide deck. It features details in neon colors that will absolutely catch your audience attention. Use it for a presentation about online games, streaming services, or technology. This template uses theme […]

Twitch and play. Gamer presentation template.

Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. Free professional template with holographic gradients as backgrounds. Pitch your business idea like a pro with this free modern holographic template. The text with only border line (no fill color) is made with Word Art (at the moment, you can only achieve this […]

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Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. Hendrix is a modern template with a dark background and details with bright gradients. Use this modern template to talk about technology, to present data or even to pitch your business idea. Some of the texts are made with Word Art (this is […]

Hendrix, modern dark slides theme.

Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. Use this lively slides template to promote safe technology and media for children and teenagers. Or teach about digital citizenship and responsible use of social media. This template is all about social media. You can use to present about its responsible use, or […]

Let’s talk social media presentation template.

Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. Free modern template for PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations. Need a simple, yet fun template? Lennox is the perfect choice. 3D shapes and bright colors will get your audience attention, for sure! Once you finish presenting, you can send a certificate of attendance, […]

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Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme. Free cool template for marketing and social media campaigns. Ready to leave an impression? Felicia will help you with that and then some more… Colorful, cool and bold, this free fun template has it all! If you need Felicia’s colors to match your […]

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Futuristic technology presentation background, free google slides themes and powerpoint templates.

Our futuristic technology background is an innovative and dynamic design that will arrest your audience’s focus and elevate your presentation related to technology and innovations.

This background is perfect showcasing cutting-edge ideas, groundbreaking innovations, and forward-thinking concepts. Whether you’re presenting at a corporate meeting, a tech conference, or an educational seminar, this template is designed to make a lasting impression.

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A collection of free presentation backgrounds for any topic.

Nowadays, presentations need to look modern and eye-catchy in order to keep the audience’s attention from beginning to end. Believe it or not, the visual factor plays a huge role in engaging your viewers. In this collection of free presentation backgrounds , we’ve gathered high-quality graphics – ready to import into your PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote presentations and resize according to your needs.

In this article you will find: Free Business Presentation Backgrounds Free Minimalist & Geometric Presentation Backgrounds Colorful Gradients & Artistic Free Presentation Backgrounds Free Technology Presentation Backgrounds Free Liquid Presentation Backgrounds Free Cute Presentation Backgrounds Free Vintage Presentation Backgrounds Free Paper Presentation Backgrounds Free Holiday Presentation Backgrounds Bonus Backgrounds

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Free Business Presentation Backgrounds

Business presentation backgrounds are slightly different than other types of backgrounds. Unlike more casual presentations, business presentations usually consist of a business-related stock photo – office space, formally dressed people, whiteboards, etc. Take a look at the backgrounds we’ve collected for your company presentation:

1. Blurred Office Interior Background

Blurred light photographs are great for business presentations where they can fit in any slide.

2. Light Corporate Interior Background

This blurred hallway interior image can ideally match a professional presentation.

3. Person Writing on Laptop Background

Workstation backgrounds complete your idea if they don’t distract. In this case, the person working on a laptop is positioned in the corner of the frame.

4. Modern Business Building Background

This background might be an amazing first slide. But even if used somewhere else, it will still do a great job, unless used in all slides.

5. Business Handshake Network Creation Background

An amazing background for corporate presentations that is perfect for teamwork, business communication, partners, or proposals slides.

6. Businessman in Office Modern Skyscraper Landscape Background

This background, although made as a photograph, can actually help you achieve the formal vibe you are looking for.

Free Minimalist & Geometric Presentation Backgrounds

Suitable for literally any kind of presentation, these minimalist presentation background designs come with attractive geometric shapes and pleasant color combinations. The graphics are highly modern right now, so your presentation will certainly impress with good taste and professionalism. The resources are also available in fully editable and resizable vector file formats.

7. Modern Geometric Background

Shapes are very pleasant for the eye. This background uses very “soft” colors, making it quite feminine and good-looking.

8. Black and White Geometry Background

Playing with black and white backgrounds is the best way to proceed if you want to accent the text. This one looks stylish and modern, and it will add a premium feel to your slides.

9. Simple Dark Geometry Background

Using two dominant colors in one background is a great combination. It shows great power and even a bit of provocation.

10. Fresh Squares and Circles Background

Utilizing different shapes and a few variants of blue is a good mix. A non-intrusive design for presentations.

11. Abstract Blue Lines Background

This abstract blue lines background fits the standard business practices of non-aggressive design.

12. Colorful Memphis Style Background

This Memphis-style background shines with its combination of minimalistic design combined with shapes all around the place.

13. Cool Modern Colors Background

If you had to pick one image to explain the term “technology”, that would probably be it.

14. Trendy Outline Shapes Background

A casual style background with simple shapes with playful colors plus trendy black strokes.

15. Neon Modern Shapes Background

Abstract geometry definitely has its place under the sun and is becoming a hot trend – your younger audience will love it!

16. Colorful Geometry Shapes Background

This colorful background is an amazing option for presentation design that aims to get more creative.

17. Modern Lines and Dots Background

This background with blue/purple colors and linear shapes is perfect for more creative presentations.

18. Minimalist Shapes Background with Pastel Gradients

The minimalist signature is easily recognizable and the use of pastel gradients “softens” the shapes.

19. Simplistic White-Grey Background

Light, neutral background with dots and lines that can be used in any presentation.

20. 4 Simple Style Backgrounds

Four simple backgrounds can be used for any purpose. You will find an orange, purple, red, and cyan background for your presentations.

21. Seamless Patterns Mega Bundle with 15 Free Geometric Pattern Backgrounds

A huge pattern designs bundle with over 1000 premium. Still, you have 15 free seamless patterns that you can use as backgrounds to lit up your presentations.

Colorful Gradients & Artistic Free Presentation Backgrounds

The delicate play with colors is very important when it comes to presentation background – it should be easy on the eyes and feel… right. This collection is everything you need if you are looking for a vibrant, colorful background for your presentation. Free gradient presentation backgrounds, watercolor backgrounds, and more artistic suggestions for your colorful slides.

22. Blue Tone Gradient Background

Gradient backgrounds make flat colors look more vibrant. The blue tones are quite relaxing and trustworthy.

23. 4 Artistic Texture Backgrounds

Textures can be attention-grabbing. Picking such background can create a more professional feeling.

24. Nice Warm Colors Gradient Background

Warm colors are typically better for cheerful presentations, as they “uplift” the mood.

25. Cool Cold Colors Gradient Background

If you have to come up with a presentation related to a marine topic, that’s your perfect choice.

26. Modern Blue Gradient Background

Blue and purple are two solid colors. Using this background gradient is perfect for business presentations.

27. Energetic Orange Gradient Background

A clean background with a vivid orange color gradient. Perfect for different energetic presentations.

28. Colorful Rainbow Gradient Background

Using a rainbow gradient is an amazing option for presentations dedicated to kids, or teenage audience.

29. Elegant Blury Bokeh Background

Stolen from photographers, the “bokeh” effect background makes presentations stand out.

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Free Technology Presentation Backgrounds

Presentation background designs suitable for technology and business presentations. These backgrounds look high-tech and modern but still won’t steal away the attention of the viewer. Available in vector file formats which makes them fully editable and resizeable depending on your presentation style and dimensions.

30. Modern Technology Background

This high-tech background design is perfect for innovation and digital presentations.

31. Abstract Modern Tech Background

Abstract design with modern simple squares – an amazing option for high-tech presentations.

32. Abstract Futuristic Background with Honeycomb

This abstract and futuristic dark background is perfectly suitable for technical presentations.

33. Futuristic Technology Interface Background

Great technology background with minimalist, clean design that will fit any high-tech presentation.

Free Liquid Presentation Backgrounds

A selection of free presentation backgrounds with liquids and bubbles. Flat or 3D, these backgrounds are super immersive and certainly impressive. They will be the perfect addition to a wide array of presentation topics. You can get them completely for free as fully editable and resizable vector file formats .

34. Blue Liquid Background

The combination of dark blue and light blue is an amazing option for a presentation. An amazing option, especially for financial services.

35. Yellow Liquid Background

These cheeky shapes and colors are an amazing way to present something that can be qualified as everything but boring. Great for uprising sales, or summer theme for example.

36. Purple Liquid Background

Purple is a royal color and combined with a liquid design background it becomes even better for a modern-day classy presentation.

37. Monochrome Liquid Background

A perfect blend between using 3D forms and gradient colors. The blur effect and reflections are also attributed to the exquisite look of this background.

38. Modern Blue-Green Liquid Background

It’s an interesting, yet impressive background design. You can definitely stand out with this modern, blue-green liquid background.

39. Watercolor Background with White Blue and Purple

This background, in particular, doesn’t have a practical use in business presentations but it fits perfectly in artistic ones.

40. Liquid Shapes Monochrome Background

You’ll rarely come across a better realistic 3D background for medical presentations.

41. Modern Dark Liquid Background

Compared to a couple of the previous backgrounds, this dark liquid background is pretty standard and it can fit multiple presentation themes.

Free Cute Presentation Backgrounds

Cute backgrounds are often used for educational projects  – especially when presenting in front of kids. Smile-bringing designs will always win you emotional points, and it’s always a good idea to have a themed background or two just in case.

42. Cute Animal Background

In this background, you can find cute 2D animals all around the frame. At the same time, the central part is filled with white space, so you can add text there.

43. Colorful Pastel Color Pattern Background

These beautiful rounded shapes add the feeling of watercolor art and we can definitely catch the pattern design.

44. Space Rocket Child Background

If you’re about to teach a science class – that might be perfect. Well, unless you have university students.

45. Blue Pastel Sky and Clouds Background

It’s a simple blue background with white clouds. It can be used as a theme for a whole educational presentation.

46. Cute Doodle Frame Background

This beautiful cute doodles frame is also matched with a rainbow border vector and free text space in the center.

47. Green Park Illustration Landscape Background

There is nothing more suitable for educational presentation than a simple landscape illustration with trees, clouds and sun.

Free Vintage Presentation Backgrounds

Retro and vintage looks are quite modern right now, so no wonder people are choosing vintage looks for their presentations, as well. In this selection of free presentation backgrounds, you will find ornamental backgrounds, grudge backgrounds, worn-out materials, old paper effects, antique looks, damasks, etc. All are free to download in vector file formats – fully editable and scalable.

48. Ornamental Vintage Floral Background

Vintage backgrounds, especially floral are a very strong point if you’re coming with flower-related topics.

49. Vintage Frame Background

Frames are typically used in photography, so go for it if you have lots of pictures in your presentations.

50. Damask Pattern Vintage Background

Damask pattern is a specific vintage style which will not only look good, but also grab attention by being unique.

51. Grunge Texture Background

This grunge background focuses on the main picture, so it’s great for quizzes or presentations where there is one central topic.

52. Retro Grunge Texture Background

If you have a presentation related to Ancient times (especially Egypt), that’s your background.

53. Vintage Shapes Pattern Background

These vintage shapes are quite peculiar but you can use them for boring topics to give “life”.

54. Grunge Hearts Background

Another cool background design is the grunge hearts. It can be used for many presentations.

55. Old Paper Antique Texture Background

Old Paper can perfectly fit any slide related to the Middle centuries.

56. Blue Grunge Background

Another amazing grunge background that can be the greatest companion of any history-related presentation.

57. Vintage Paper Retro Background

Vintage paper can be an amazing background for any presentation for hand-made products.

Free Paper Presentation Backgrounds

Paper and cardboard textures give presentations a homey and hand-made feel. In this selection of free presentation backgrounds, you will see different paper textures. Adaptable for any presentation theme, these designs can be downloaded in vector file formats and edited in vector-based software.

58. White Paper Texture Background

Paper texture can be great for teachers who want a neutral background.

59. Package Paper Background

Package paper is great for presentations related to delivery services.

60. Simple White Paper Background

A simple white paper background that can fit any need.

61. Brown Paper Background

Another great background for delivery services presentations.

62. Paper Note Memphis Style Background

The combination of blank space and surrounding in Memphis Style makes this colorful background perfect to give a modern look to your presentation.

Free Holiday Presentation Backgrounds

Holiday backgrounds should not be used every day but they can be powerful triggers. Holiday presentations spark emotions which can be a good way to convey your message during festive periods. Let’s see some of the best free holiday backgrounds you can use for the occasion.

63. Christmas Decoration Photo Background

A marvelous Christmas concept background where you can add text on the left part of the slide and the Christmas elements are on the right.

64. White Simple Christmas Background

If you’re into texture and white backgrounds, this free Christmas photo is for you.

65. Cartoon Snowy Christmas Vector Background

This free vector background gives you the chance to edit details or add some more Christmas decorations.

66. Cute Christmas Background with Illustrations

The Christmas decorations are placed at the top and bottom of the background, so you have free space right in the middle.

67. Halloween Spider Web Background

A great combination of orange (the color associated with Hallowen) and spider web makes this vector background very straight to the point.

68. Flat Hallowen Vector Background With House

A flat illustration background with Halloween’s color palette and some standard “scary” motives.

69. Easter Egg Photo Frame Background

You can easily “catch” the Easter topic with the dyed eggs and the basket. The M&Ms are also an original idea to add flat shapes.

70. Watercolor Light Easter Vector Background

Watercolor Easter backgrounds look natural and beautiful. They can be a great addition to any Easter-related presentation.

71. Beautiful Landscape Thanksgiving Autumn Illustration Background

This illustration has the color palette of autumn which is also associated with Thanksgiving day.

72. Hand Drawn Thanksgiving Illustration Background

In the hand drawn thanksgiving illustration we can find the typical colors of autumn, plus the pumpkin and, of course, the Thanksgiving turkey.

73. Watercolor Thanksgiving Background

Watercolor art is very distinctive and for the “Thanksgiving” topic, it can create some beautiful results.

74. Thanksgiving Decoration Photo Background

The combination of a white background with green and brown leaves, plus pines and pumpkins enriches the image and adds contrast.

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75. Clean Package Boxes Background

It’s a lovely background that is good for Christmas topics or any gift-related presentations.

76. Elegant Decoration Background Image

If you’re looking for a background for your wedding agency, you’re in the right place.

77. Pencils and Office Items Background

The elements in the background suggest you it is a perfect match for teachers and lecturers.

78. Simple Clean Background with a Book

Books are symbol of liberty and education. The background is great for science presentations.

79. Bridge Landscape Photography Background

Golden Gate bridge stands tall. So is the background which can be used for all kinds of presentations.

80. Sunset Background Image

Sunsets are proven to be stress-relieving, making this background suitable for meditation business presentations.

81. Monochrome Landscape Background

Skyscrapers, shady pinks, and overall – the perfect cosmetics presentation.

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Labia – Science PowerPoint Template

This modern and clean PowerPoint template is perfect for making all kinds of presentations related to science and research.

It comes with a total of 150 slides featuring 30 unique slides in 5 different color schemes and easily customizable designs.

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In addition to its elegant slide designs, this template also comes with lots of editable vector graphics, infographics, and illustrations to help visualize your presentations.

Artificial Intelligence Technology PowerPoint Template

Developments in Artificial Intelligence is progressing so fast that soon you’ll have robots to design PowerPoint presentations for you. But until it becomes a reality, grab this template to design a great slideshow for your tech-themed presentations without effort. It includes 35 slides with beautiful designs.

Tech in Tech – Modern Technology PowerPoint Template

If you prefer more creative and colorful slide designs for delivering your technology presentations, this PowerPoint template is perfect for you. It includes 35 different slide layouts with bright and colorful designs. It also comes in light and dark color themes as well as with hand-made infographics.

Digivers – NFT & Metaverse PowerPoint Template

NFTs and the metaverse are all the talk these days. If you’re also planning a presentaiton on those topics, be sure to grab this PPT. It features an attractive design made specifically with NFT and Metaverse topics in mind. The template has 36 slides.

Laboratory & Science Research PowerPoint Template

This PowerPoint template is great for presenting your scientific research and studies. It comes with a total of 30 different slides that feature colorful backgrounds, shapes, image placeholders, and master slide layouts.

Data Science Consulting Free PowerPoint Template

This is a free PowerPoint template you can use to create presentations related to data science. It includes 23 unique slides with creative designs. You can also edit and customize them to your preference.

BioLabs – Science Research PowerPoint Template

You can use this PowerPoint template to create modern and attractive slideshows to accompany your research paper presentations. The template features a set of fully customizable slides with editable vector graphics, editable colors, free fonts, and master slide layouts.

Science Academy PowerPoint Template

This PowerPoint template is ideal for creating presentations for courses, programs, and academies related to science. Of course, you can customize it to create various other presentations too. The template includes 45 unique slides in both light and dark layouts.

Augment – Augmented Reality PowerPoint Template

If you’re working on a presentation related to augmented reality, this PPT is made just for you. It features a beautiful set of slides for creating various types of technology-themed presentations. The template has 30 unique slides with fully editable designs.

Scilast – Case Study Science PowerPoint Template

Creating a slideshow with this PowerPoint template will help present your case studies to your audience in a more impactful way. It has a total of 60 slides, featuring 30 unique slides in light and dark designs. They include lots of editable graphics, icons, and free fonts too.

Free Science Company Pitch Deck Template

This free PowerPoint template is most suitable for designing a simple pitch deck for presenting companies, startups, and projects related to science. The template has 20 different slides with customizable layouts.

Cure – Science & Medical PowerPoint Template

You can use this PowerPoint template to create many different types of presentations. It’s ideal for presenting your medical research, case studies, promoting medical centers, and even educating on diseases. The template includes 45 slides in light and dark themes.

AI Technology PowerPoint Presentation Template

This PowerPoint template will help you create a more attractive presentation to showcase your projects and businesses related to AI technology. The template lets you choose from 30 different slides.

SOLOZ – Science Thesis Defense PowerPoint

With this PowerPoint template, you can create the perfect presentation to defend your thesis. The template features over 30 different slides that are designed with modern science-themed slideshows.

Artificial Intelligence PowerPoint Template

This PowerPoint template is made with AI technology presentations in mind. It includes 20 unique slides that are available in 10 pre-made color themes. The template has lots of editable shapes, free fonts, and image placeholders.

Free Data Science Consulting Infographics PPT

You can download this PowerPoint template for free to create infographics-based slides for your presentations. It comes with 32 different styles of infographics, charts, and graphs for showcasing data in visual form.

Biota – Science & Technology PowerPoint Template

Biota is a modern PowerPoint template designed with science and technology presentations in mind. This template comes with a total of 150 slides, including 30 unique slides in 5 color schemes.

Cybertec – Cyber Security PowerPoint Template

The perfect PowerPoint template for making presentations related to cybersecurity. This template is designed with technology slideshows in mind and it’s perfect for various topics such as IT consulting, cyber security consulting, and software development presentations.

Another professional PowerPoint template for making slideshows for AI and technology presentations. The template includes 35 unique slides with editable colors, vector graphics, image placeholders, and more.

Nanotec – Technology PowerPoint Template

This colorful and creative PowerPoint template is perfect for making slideshows for future technology presentations. It comes in both light and dark color themes and with a total of 180 customizable slide designs.

Science Fair Newsletter Free PowerPoint Template

A great free PowerPoint template you can use to create slide decks for science presentations at schools, colleges, and events. This template includes 26 different slide designs and it comes in Google Slides format as well.

Novace – Technology Innovation PowerPoint Template

Whether you want to talk about business or technology innovation, this PowerPoint template offers the best set of slides to create an incredible presentation for the topic. It has 30 customizable slides with editable graphics.

Business Technology PPT Presentation

You can use this PowerPoint template to make presentations for many different types of technology-themed topics. It has very clean slide designs with a dark color theme, perfect for tech and startup brands. The template also features 30 different slide layouts.

Ethanol – Technology PowerPoint Template

Ethanol is another clean and simple PowerPoint template made with technology presentations in mind. It’s great for making slideshows to present tech products, services, and talk about subjects related to technology. This one has 15 unique slides.

Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Reality PowerPoint Template

The colorful design mixed with the dark background theme gives this PPT a unique look that’s quite fitting for tech and science presentations. The template gives you 35 different slide designs to choose from with lots of vector graphics, shapes, and mockups.

Tech Business Conference Free PowerPoint Template

This free PowerPoint template comes with a beautifully modern design. It’s great for making slideshows for tech conference presentations. The template includes 26 unique slides as well.

Novawork – Mobile Game PowerPoint Template

Novawork is a modern technology-themed PowerPoint template. You can use it to make presentations for mobile game development projects as well as various other tech presentations. There are 36 slide layouts in this template.

Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin PowerPoint Template

Most cryptocurrency-themed PowerPoint templates come with dark color themes but this template has a minimal and clean design. It’s great for making presentations to talk about businesses and services related to crypto as well. The template includes 30 unique slides.

The Champion – Esport Gaming PowerPoint Template

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Varoganz – Technology PowerPoint Templates

A colorful and creative PowerPoint template for making technology-themed presentations. This template includes 40 different slide layouts with bright colorful designs. You can also easily edit each slide to change colors, fonts, add device mockups, and more.

Biotechnology Institute Free Science PowerPoint Template

This is a free PowerPoint template you can use to make presentations for science and technology events. It offers 27 fully customizable slides for you to make killer slideshows without breaking the bank.

Techna – Science & Technology PowerPoint Template

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The Technologic – Modern PowerPoint Template

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5 Tips for Making a Science or Technology Presentation

Follow these tips to make more impactful science and technology presentations.

1. Visualize the Data

Data from various research and studies often take up a lot of space in most presentations. A great way to make these statistics and data stand out in your slides is to visualize them. Use charts, graphs, and infographics to showcase the data instead of text.

2. Use Colors to Your Advantage

Colors can be very helpful in presentations, especially when highlighting the key points in your slide designs. However, you should create a color palette to make sure each slide features a consistent design across the presentation.

3. Add Animations

Animations and transition effects are a great way to make your presentations more entertaining. For example, you can use animations in slides when revealing key points to create a more dramatic effect. Just don’t fill your entire slide with animations.

4. Use Clean and Simple Formatting

When it comes to scientific presentations, lesser the content the better. Create a clean and minimal content layout that allows you to show off professionalism. Also, add images and illustrations where appropriate.

5. Avoid the Long Paragraphs

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Green computing (also known as green IT or sustainable IT) is the design, manufacture, use and disposal of computers, chips, other technology components and peripherals in a way that limits the harmful impact on the environment, which include reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption by manufacturers,  data centers  and end-users. Green computing also encompasses choosing sustainably sourced raw materials, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability through the use of renewable resources.

The potential for green computing to have a positive impact on the environment is considerable. The information and communication technology (ICT) sector is responsible for between 1.8% and 3.9% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, data centers account for 3% of annual total energy consumption—an increase of 100% in the last decade.

“The energy demands and carbon output of computing and the entire ICT sector must be dramatically moderated if climate change is to be slowed in time to avoid catastrophic environmental damage,” according to a  report published by the Association for Computing Machinery  (link resides outside ibm.com).

Every aspect of modern information technology—from the smallest chip to the largest data center—carries a carbon price tag and green computing seeks to reduce just that. Technology makers play a role in green computing, as do the corporations, organizations, governments and individuals that use technology. From massive data centers instituting policies to cut energy consumption to individuals choosing to not use screen savers, green IT is multifaceted and involves myriad decisions at every level.

The decisions regarding going green begin long before products reach consumers. For example, product design and manufacturing are prime areas to lessen the impact of technology on the environment.

Chips that are more energy efficient—such as  the chip designed by IBM® and Samsung  that can be stacked vertically or the  IBM 2nm chip —are examples of innovative design that improves sustainability in computing. The energy consumption of a single computer chip may seem negligible, but when you multiply that by millions, it is possible to make significant reductions.

IBM has also identified systems that can reduce energy usage. Heterogenous structures, for instance, bring together frameworks like CPUs and graphics processing units (GPUs) to optimize power and energy efficiency.

One example is a computer named AiMOS (which stands for Artificial Intelligence Multiprocessing Optimized System), developed as part of a collaboration between IBM, Empire State Development and NY CREATEs. AiMOS is one of the most energy-efficient computers in existence, and it is used to develop more advanced and efficient computing chips, along with many other initiatives.

When designers take steps to reduce the amount of energy each product uses in operation and reduce the amount of heat those products produce, the carbon price tag of computing gets lower. For instance, sleep mode is one of the earliest examples of designers applying the concept of green computing to conserve energy.

Material selection is crucial as well. Design that avoids using hazardous materials keeps those materials out of landfills later. Generating less waste in manufacturing devices and components, too, lessens the burden created by technology on the environment. Green manufacturing is a separate, but related, category of green technology that governs how the factory itself operates.

Other green computing actions manufacturers can take include lengthening the lifespan of computing devices and components so they don’t need to be replaced as frequently, increasing users’ ability to reuse products and making devices recyclable when they do need to be replaced.

The largest gains in making IT more sustainable may be made by corporations, governments and other large organizations. Data centers, server rooms and data storage areas have a significant opportunity to run more efficiently.

In such areas, setting up hot and cold aisles is an important step toward greener computing because it reduces energy consumption and optimizes heating, ventilation and cooling. When automated systems designed to control temperature and similar conditions are combined with hot and cold aisles, emissions are further lowered. Cost savings from reducing energy use may eventually be realized, as well.

One simple step toward efficiency is to make sure things are turned off. Central processing units (CPUs) and peripheral equipment such as printers should be powered down when not in use. Scheduling blocks of time for specific tasks like printing means peripherals are only in use when they are needed.

Purchasing departments have a role to play in green computing, too. Choosing equipment that will last and consumes the least amount of energy necessary for the task to be performed are both ways to reduce the carbon footprint of IT. Notebooks use less energy than laptops, and laptops use less energy than desktop computers, for example.

Green computing isn’t only for large organizations; you can also play an important part in improving sustainability in the world of IT. When many individuals make the choice to use functions like hibernate or sleep mode, the impact can be huge.

Whatever the device, employing the power management features and adjusting screen brightness help reduces energy consumption. Other ways to use less energy include turning off computers at the end of the day and keeping peripherals like speakers or printers turned off unless they are being used.

Refilling printer cartridges rather than purchasing new ones produces less waste and buying refurbished equipment rather than buying new reduces environmental impact. Safe disposal of electronic equipment  improves sustainability and has security advantages  (link resides outside ibm.com).

Just as purchasing departments should choose the most efficient equipment for the tasks to be performed, so should you. If a notebook or laptop can perform necessary tasks as well as a desktop computer, opt for the more efficient device. Energy Star ratings are a good guide for individuals purchasing new equipment.

In 1992, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began the  Energy Star Program  (link resides outside ibm.com) in the United States, which aimed to promote and recognize energy efficiency. That program was the impetus for the adoption of the sleep mode function across the IT industry, and it brought about numerous other initiatives to increase efforts toward green computing. Energy Star-certified products must meet certain operation standards and have power management features that non-certified products may lack.

The program was furthered by a grant from the EPA to the Global Electronics Council, which resulted in the  Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool  (link resides outside ibm.com) (EPEAT). EPEAT is a product registry for products that are held to specific performance criteria, including materials used, greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, product longevity, energy use and end-of-lifecycle management.

Before green computing, the IT industry tended to focus on producing smaller and faster devices, rather than on improving sustainability or reducing emissions. On-premises physical servers and hardware are associated with traditional computing, whereas cloud computing represents a move toward a more eco-friendly approach, with a stronger focus on efficiency.

Multiple initiatives to improve green computing standards through the creation of industry metrics related to sustainability exist, as do various certifications. The  Green500  (link resides outside ibm.com) is a sub-list of the Top500, which lists supercomputers and the applications for which those computing systems are used. The Green500 ranks the supercomputers by energy efficiency. The Transaction Processing Performance Council (TCP) is a nonprofit organization that develops benchmarks for performance in the transaction processing industry. SPECPower also creates benchmarks, but for the power and performance characteristics of single- and multi-node servers with the goal of improving efficiency.

Perhaps one of the greatest barriers to advancing green computing is a lack of concern. Few people think of the IT industry when they think about climate change. Along with a general lack of concern, the IT market has developed in a way that prioritizes the development of smaller and faster components and devices rather than environmentally friendly ones.

The fact that technology evolves and changes very rapidly presents challenges in extending the lifecycle of products and requires technology makers to ensure each iteration continues to meet eco-friendly standards. Switching from a conventional set up in a factory, data center or corporate office to a green configuration requires an often-substantial up-front capital investment that represents an additional potential barrier.

Fragmented data and varying needs make decision-making difficult across the spectrum of IT end users. For example, speed and performance have a different value in a large data center than they do for a user at home.

At any given point in the lifecycle of a computing device, users must weigh various concerns. For a large organization, security may be a greater concern than environmental impact when it comes to servers. And for a college student, a smaller device that is easier to carry may be more important than having one that is fully recyclable.

Green computing has the power to lessen the impact of computing on the environment. However, the ICT industry has an opportunity to do much more by using technology to benefit the environment through programs and systems designed to reduce power consumption, improve water management and embrace virtualization as a way to conserve energy.

Wherever you are on the path to green IT and sustainability within your organization, one practical first step that can make a noticeable and immediate impact on energy consumption is to make sure that your applications only consume the resources they need and nothing more. This materially reduces waste (cost and carbon footprint) in data centers and the public cloud.

To help realize that goal, a solution like  IBM Turbonomic® Application Resource Management  can help you continuously analyze applications’ resource utilization to ensure applications get what they need to perform, while adhering to business policies. With a complete understanding of the application and infrastructure stack, you can automate actions and prevent resource congestion across a hybrid cloud environment, while initiating broader investments in sustainability.

IBM is committed to green IT across the ecosystem of the business , including green design, operations and the use of its technology. The company has received numerous awards for  sustainable products, energy use and environmental excellence . IBM’s first corporate policy regarding environmental affairs was issued in 1971, and protecting the environment remains a key issue in worldwide operations.

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Background Radiation: The Symbolism of Film in a Creative Work

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This oral presentation examines an original short story titled Background Radiation. This story explores grief and connection through the lens of a man who has lost his girlfriend in a tragedy. When a presence begins to inhabit his home, he becomes convinced that this is his chance to get his girlfriend back. To emphasize how the character is “out-of-time”, the story juxtaposes a near-future, “weird fiction” setting against the character’s obsession with older forms of media. In doing so, the story explores the relationship between the character’s fixation on the historical past and his fixation on his own personal past. These connections are most prominent in the examples of classic cinema that the character engages with and references throughout the piece. To establish the connection between this fixation and the themes of the piece, this presentation aims to examine these references and how they reflect and add to the story being told. The presentation also conveys the narrative techniques used in the piece, such as the use of analepsis, foreshadowing, and narrative tension. Weird fiction has been used by authors like Edgar Allen Poe and M.R. James to contrast human stories with the supernatural, often to emphasize the humanity of the characters. This original collection continues this tradition of weird fiction. This creative work examines how technology interacts with grief and contributes to isolation, and uses classic film as a medium to discuss obsession and stagnation. Therefore, this oral presentation demonstrates how classic film is used in the story to comment on the general by referencing the specific, leading to a greater understanding of how media accentuates emotions.

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