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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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Can I Save Skype Text Messages on my Mac?

August 1, 2019 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help, Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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Is there any way to export or save text messages within Mac Skype? I don’t want to just take dozens of screen captures if possible!

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Block Someone from Skype / Skyping Me?

September 2, 2016 / Dave Taylor / Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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I’m a big fan of Skype and use it all the time, but there are a couple of jerks who won’t leave me alone. Help!

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Turn off Camera access on my Win10 system?

May 16, 2016 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help, Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / 7 Comments
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I’m anxious that programs on my Windows 10 system are accessing my camera without me knowing. How can I find out what apps have permission to access my camera in Windows 10, and how can I disable them, as needed?

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