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How Do I Share My iPhone Screen on a Zoom Meeting?

May 12, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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I believe there’s a way that I can share my iPhone screen and the app I’ve been writing with colleagues on a Zoom video conference or meeting. But I’m not sure how. Can you step me through the process, please? I have the latest versions of iOS, MacOS X and Zoom.

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Everything You Want to Know about Screen Sharing in Zoom

May 1, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / 10 Comments
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I was on a Zoom call with my Mom the other day and really wanted to show her how to do something in Microsoft Word. I wanted to share my iMac screen, but only have her see that app’s window. How do I share an app window rather than my full screen in Zoom?

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How to Force Update Zoom to the Latest Version?

April 28, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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I’m running Zoom for virtual classes at school and meetings at work. Not only that, but my family likes Zoom Happy Hour now too. But I hear that there are all sorts of security problems with Zoom. How can I at least ensure that I’m running the latest and most secure version on my Mac?

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Can I Use Virtual Backgrounds in Skype Video Calls?

April 22, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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I have Skype on a pretty powerful Mac system and after seeing people have fun on Zoom calls with their backdrops and fake backgrounds, I’m wondering: Can I do the same thing on Skype?

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Avoid Zoombombing by Adding a Password to my Zoom Meetings?

April 6, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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Hello. I’m teaching an online meditation class through Zoom and after reading about some of it security issues am now worried that random hackers are going to join our meditation sessions! Is there a way to set a password so that I can share that with authorized attendees to prevent random people showing up?

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Make My Webcam Video Look More Professional?

April 2, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Business Advice, Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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I’m spending a lot more time on video calls, mostly through Zoom and Skype. Some people look really professional on these calls, but I always look like I’m in a dark basement! How can I look better in video chat?

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How Do I Use Virtual Backgrounds on Zoom Calls?

March 30, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Most Popular, Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / 14 Comments
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I’m suddenly finding myself in a lot of Zoom meetings and it’s embarrassing that everyone can see what a messy house I have. On my last call I noticed someone was at the beach! I’m sure it’s a fake background; how can I use virtual backgrounds on my Zoom calls too?

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How Can I Avoid Zoombombing on my Zoom Video Chats?

March 23, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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My boss has asked me to host some public meetings through the Zoom video chat service and I’m worried. I’ve heard that on public meetings you can have people steal control and post porn for everyone to see? Yech. How can I avoid “zoombombing” and similar problems?

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