If you’re part of many Zoom chats and channels, you may find that it can be hard to keep track of which channels you’ve seen all the messages in and which channels still have unread messages. At the same time, Zoom has an unread message badge covering the corner of the chat tab icon at the top of the main Zoom window. This only indicates how many unread messages you have. … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Show the Unread Message Icon
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What to Do If Chrome Download Needs Authorization
Google Chrome may sometimes display a confusing error message suggesting you need special authorization to complete the download. … [Read more...] about What to Do If Chrome Download Needs Authorization
Zoom: How to View Your System Usage and Performance Statistics
If you’re noticing that your computer is struggling performance-wise when you’re connected to a Zoom call, then it’s possible that this is caused by the Zoom call itself. Having to download and process multiple video feeds while also processing and uploading your own webcam feed can take a reasonable chunk of processing power, especially from older or budget computers. … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to View Your System Usage and Performance Statistics
Zoom: How to Show All Message Threads in Chronological Order
With a communication platform like Zoom that has a text-based chat element, messages are generally shown in the order in which they were received. This is the most obvious order in which to display messages as it keeps the message thread easy to follow and understand. Zoom offers two settings that change the order in which messages are displayed which could lead to confusion as … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Show All Message Threads in Chronological Order
Zoom: How to Configure Keyboard Shortcuts
Zoom has more than forty keyboard shortcuts that can be used to control certain interactions with Zoom. Most shortcuts are designed to work when you’re in a call, however, others are also designed for use outside of calls. One example of this is the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + A” which is used to accept a call. … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Configure Keyboard Shortcuts
Zoom: How to Configure Screen Reader Alerts
Using a computer when you’re visually impaired isn’t particularly easy. This is because the primary method of receiving information from your computer is visually through the screen. There are a few common tools and tricks that aim to help users with visual impairments. … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Configure Screen Reader Alerts
Zoom: How to Hide Message Previews in Notifications
Notifications are a key part of any communication app. they keep you informed of exactly when you’ve received a message so that you can check it and respond, or otherwise react to it, as soon as it is convenient for you to do so. Message notifications usually have two parts, an audible and visual notification. The audible notification is designed to draw your attention if … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Hide Message Previews in Notifications
Zoom: How to Add a Recording Timestamp
Zoom is a key part of communication during the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns. It is used for both personal and work communications and allows users to communicate through text, voice, and video. One of the things that you may want to do during a video call at some point is to record the call. … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Add a Recording Timestamp
Zoom: How to Use a Virtual Background
Usually, when we go to a meeting, it’ll happen in some boring meeting room with tall windows and stale coffee – 2020 brought a lot of meetings back to people’s homes though. While the coffee is no doubt better, the views might not be – not everyone wants their living room or home office visible in a video call, especially if they have people walking past a lot, or just didn’t … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Use a Virtual Background
Zoom: How to Change Your Default Local Recording Location
Occasionally when in a Zoom call or meeting, you may want to record what’s happening. There are many reasons you could want to record a meeting, from saving a family lockdown moment to giving you a chance to check that your lecture notes are correct. … [Read more...] about Zoom: How to Change Your Default Local Recording Location