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iCrowdNewswire <\/strong>  Mar 1, 2021  10:00 AM ET<\/span><\/p>\n

Who knows how long Zoom spaces will be the new \u201cwater coolers\u201d for those of us who are used to office life. But while most of us are still in work-from-home mode, we might as well get comfy with our new surroundings, right?<\/p>\n

This means that if you haven\u2019t already invested in a self-primer on the best tips and tricks for Zoom use, it\u2019s probably time you did. Luckily, we\u2019ve got some experts on-hand to give you their most useful insights.<\/p>\n

We spoke with a list of IT professionals and industry leaders about the shortcuts and useful tricks they personally use when on video calls or chatting with other video software users. Here are the best tips they had to offer.<\/p>\n

What Are the Best Tips for Zoom and Other Video Software?<\/h2>\n

Unmute Yourself Faster<\/h3>\n

\u201cHow many times have you wanted to speak and scrambled to unmute yourself?\u201d asks Carl Fransen of CTECH Consulting Group<\/a>. \u201cInstead of scrambling through windows to press the unmute button, just use the quick key combination: Ctrl-Shift-M. That will toggle you on and off.\u201d<\/p>\n

Get Instant Emojis for Zoom Chat<\/h3>\n

Ever notice how Zoom doesn\u2019t have an emoji button for their chat option?<\/p>\n

This means that if you want to add an emoji within Zoom Chat, you basically have to go to another chat program or Google to copy the emoji of your choice and then paste it into Zoom. Not very simple, right?<\/p>\n

Fortunately, Cameron Call, Technical Operations Manager at Network Security Associates<\/a>, Inc., has come to our rescue in this regard. Cameron tells us that with just the tap of a few keys, you can instantly have an emoji keyboard at your disposal.<\/p>\n

To activate the emoji keyboard, simply press \u201cWin\u201d and \u201c.\u201d (the Windows key and the period key). Cameron says \u201cthis will bring up Windows 10\u2019s native emoji keyboard and allow you to use emojis. I\u2019ve found this works in most apps that don\u2019t have an emoji button.\u201d<\/p>\n

Place Teams Calls Super Fast<\/h3>\n

\u201cDid you know you can place calls in Teams directly from the search bar?\u201d If not, Demetrius Cassidy of In The Cloud Technologies<\/a> has this tip:<\/p>\n

Simply type in \u201c\/call Demetrius\u201d or the name of whomever you want to call, and \u201cit will display search results for Demetrius, and if you click on a result, it will directly place a call to that person!\u201d<\/p>\n

Avoid Issues With Remote-Connection Video<\/h3>\n

Guy Baroan of Baroan Technologies<\/a> reminds users to stop connecting to video calls while still in remote access mode \u2014 a problem that often causes video issues during a call:<\/p>\n

\u201cSome users are connecting to their office computers via remote access. So, when they want to join a call \u2026 they may connect or try to connect from their office computer, which they are remotely connected to. The audio may work, but the video will not.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guy recommends installing the video app locally on your home setup. \u201cThey then would have the capability to run it locally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also, Guy notes, \u201cWhen working remote, they should log out of the program they use the most remotely, like Zoom or Teams \u2026 only have this open on the local computer instead. Now when they join a meeting, they will be able to use their audio and video that are local.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stop Accidentally Leaving Your Camera On<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest fears that users have when working with Zoom and other video software is accidentally leaving their camera on. Orion Network Solutions<\/a>\u2019 Ashu Singhal, fortunately, has a solution:<\/p>\n

\u201cWant to avoid accidentally leaving that camera on? Most laptops have a small LED light next to the camera [lens] that will turn on whenever the camera is on.\u201d Ashu suggests using this marker to make sure your camera is off when it\u2019s meant to be. \u201cEven better,\u201d he goes on, \u201cget a physical camera cover that you can easily find from Amazon for cheap. They are easy to use and don\u2019t leave [you guessing].\u201d<\/p>\n

Have Fun With Filters and Backgrounds<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it: Meetings and presentations in real life aren\u2019t always the most exciting events but put them into video conference format, and they can become even duller. To keep things a bit more fun, therefore, Nick Allo of Semtech IT Solutions<\/a> recommends getting creative with backgrounds.<\/p>\n

\u201c[It] helps to download fun backgrounds to display when you\u2019re on the call, like your favorite destination or movie scene. I have even looked like I was flying a fighter jet [when I downloaded] Top Gun backgrounds,\u201d says Nick.<\/p>\n

Another useful app Nick recommends is Snap Camera. \u201cThis is a Snap Chat app,\u201d he goes on. \u201cYou set your video to snap camera instead of the real webcam name. Then you can have those [Snap Chat] filters during your video call. I have had a cat sitting on my head, a tie around my head, [and] snow in the background. Adds some fun to the call.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Lose Your Video Call Momentum<\/h3>\n

While most of us are still anxious to get back to in-person meetings and conferences, experts say it may be some time before that\u2019s the norm. Until then, use these expert tips and tricks to make your video experiences even more seamless and stress-free.<\/p>\n

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Contact Information: <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Rick Crawford
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