Zoom’s post-pandemic Hail Mary: Now that many folks are back in the office, Zoom wants to stay relevant. Their new AI Companion 2.0 has an avatar that can talk for you and adds a panel in all your meetings with notes about previous convos, plus related emails, calendar items and uploads. If it works, it sounds pretty sweet.
This free video chat doesn’t require an account or even your name
As more people started to work from home, Zoom’s video conferencing platform exploded in popularity. Tap or click here for Zoom tricks you’ll wish you’d known sooner.
With most video chatting platforms, you must download a sizable program, create an account and log in. Then, you might fight with an unfamiliar user interface to get yourself set up.
But it doesn’t need to be that way. Read on to find out how to make hassle-free video calls for free.
Brave Talk works right in your browser
Nobody should struggle with video calling apps. That is why Brave built the functionality into its browser, which is the only application you’ll need. Once the browser is installed, you will be ready to go with Brave Talk.
Brave has a strong focus on privacy and security. In addition, it boasts of being one of the fastest browsers around, letting you access the internet quickly.
Here are some benefits of using the built-in video calling feature from Brave:
- Privacy.
Brave Talk doesn’t have online tracking cookies, data collection or information linking you and participants in the call.
- No additional app is needed.
The video calling function is built into the Brave browser, so there are no extra apps to load or accounts that you need to create.
- Unlimited free calls.
This copycat Zoom download is hiding malware
Video conferencing apps like Zoom became extremely popular during the pandemic. Even though many companies are back to working in the office, tons of people still rely on these programs to communicate daily. Tap or click here for Zoom tricks you’ll use all the time.
Update Zoom! Dangerous flaw puts your computer at risk
As people have been transitioning to working from home, so have the meetings. Video conferencing has become the norm across many industries.
And many employers are sticking with video calls for job interviews. If you’re not used to communicating through this medium, don’t worry! Tap or click here for tips on rocking your remote interviews.
That Zoom invite might be a clever phishing trick - Red flags to watch for
Even though people are returning to work in their offices, video conferencing is still common. We’ve been bitten by the video chat bug and regularly have virtual meetings with coworkers and chat with loved ones and friends through webcams and smartphones.
How to easily turn your smartphone camera into a full-featured webcam
While many people rarely ever used video conferencing before 2020, it’s become commonplace during the pandemic. Now we’re regularly meeting with coworkers virtually, or chatting with friends and family through our webcams and phone cameras.
How to easily turn your Android into a webcam
Remote work has always been a thing, but it’s more prevalent now, thanks to the pandemic. If you work remotely, you need a way to connect with your staff, typically done through video conferencing. Tap or click here to find out how to give your home office a high-tech makeover.
These 2 new Google scams are easy to fall for - Don't become a victim
The internet has been a hotbed for scams since it gained widespread use. Some of the earliest tricks involved phishing, in which scammers imitate a known company or service in an attempt to access victims’ credentials or financial information. They also send malicious links containing malware.
This app lets you fake a bad connection during Zoom calls
The pandemic has made video conferencing a part of our everyday communication. Whether we’re brainstorming with coworkers or celebrating a birthday, virtual meetups let us keep in touch while maintaining social distance. You don’t even need to wear pants.
Dell's new monitors prove working from home is here to stay
Thanks to the pandemic, many of us have been working remotely for the past year. That work from home shift has meant that most of our normal, in-person meetings have been traded for video calls.
There’s a good chance we’ll still heavily utilize video conferencing to meet with clients and coworkers well after the pandemic. Companies have realized the benefits of letting employees work remotely and many are opting to keep this new setup. Tap or click here for top work from home jobs.
Zoom lifts call limits for Christmas - here's how to celebrate virtually
Zoom has been the most popular video conferencing app during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has one major weak spot: Calls are limited to 40 minutes per session.
That time limit makes it tough to have meaningful get-togethers with family members or friends for the holidays. Tap or click here to see how the most popular video conferencing apps compare.
Make your video calls better with this comic book add-on
If you’re like many of us, your average workday has been chock full of cameras and screens. We’re talking, of course, about Zoom — the video conferencing service used by companies everywhere.
Zoom and similar video chat services have helped businesses keep their operations running smoothly during the COVID-19 pandemic. And since so many people are using it, a new industry has emerged for Zoom add-ons and extras. Tap or click here to see some of our favorite Zoom add-ons.
Zoom vs. Google Meet vs. Skype vs. GoToMeeting
With millions of workers and students at home, we’re more reliant on digital tools than ever. And when those tools go down, it spells bad news.
Zoom, the go-to video conferencing app, went down across the U.S. Monday morning — leaving people unable to join meetings, webinars and classes. By late morning, Zoom had restored service for most users, but this is still a great time to consider an alternative in case something like this happens again.
Gmail has a new feature you might not like - here's how to disable it
Gmail has been the internet’s email provider of choice for some time now, so whenever there’s an update some people get excited. Unfortunately, Google’s latest Gmail feature, the Meet tab, has not been well received, with many wishing it simply wasn’t there. Luckily, there’s an easy fix.
How to use fun Snapchat filters on your next video call
It’s time to kiss those boring old video meetings goodbye. Changing out your background can be fun, but sometimes you need something more to liven things up. Enter Snap Camera, a free app from the company behind Snapchat.
Free way to turn your phone into a webcam
With many working from home for the first time, video conferencing is a new part of the daily routine. However, built-in laptop webcams are notoriously bad, and standalone webcams can be pricey and hard to find now that everyone needs one. Luckily, there’s an easy solution: using your phone as your computer’s webcam.
Update these Google apps now before they stop working
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are working from home. And one of the most popular sets of business productivity tools is Google’s G Suite.
Because of the demand, Google has been busy updating those apps, including its video conferencing service, Google Meet. Tap or click here to find out about a recent feature that’s been added to Google Meet to make your work video calls even easier.
What you need to know about this must-have security setting coming to Zoom
Zoom has been booming in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and even now, it’s still the number one video conferencing platform for businesses on the web. While its competitors from Google, Microsoft and Facebook may have some features and options Zoom lacks, the platform still dominates thanks to its easy-to-use design and layout.
You can pay a celebrity to be on your next Zoom call
Those of us working from home are already intimately familiar with Zoom — the video conferencing app that companies are using to keep their workflow going remotely. But instead of tuning in to a Zoom meeting to see your boss and coworkers, what if you were able to chat with a celebrity?
New Google Meet feature will change your video calls
Have you been getting work done via video calls and conferencing services? Nearly every American working from home has been a part of some kind of group video meeting, and as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, this trend is unlikely to slow.