In our weird new reality of quarantine and Zoom meetings, many of us are suddenly finding that our homes aren’t quite ready for video conferencing primetime. It’s hard enough keeping pets and children ...

As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life, video conferencing has become part of the "new normal" for those who are fortunate to be able to work from home or take online classes. Searches ...

Just in case this is your first time, here's how to set a virtual background on Zoom: Download the background of your choice. Better yet, download a few options, in case you want to switch them out.

Limitations are often my greatest source of creativity. I was recently on a videoconference call where my colleagues used virtual backgrounds to place themselves on beaches, in forests, even floating ...

Graduation is a major milestone in someone's life, and whether you're the person graduating (way to go!) or a loved one who's there to support, graduation is definitely an event worth making a big ...

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Before you hop on your next Zoom call, you might want to tailor your background in a very particular way, says a new study. Doing so could make everyone else on the call perceive you as being more ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Now that people are finding themselves working remotely or setting up virtual parties to chat with friends and ...

Can I make a confession? For the past weeks of self-isolation, I've created quite a messy little cocoon for myself in my bedroom — my bed and floor are a constant pile of blankets, laundry, phone and ...

Though we may be separated by physical distance, we want to give users the opportunity to make their online learning environments and virtual meetings feel a little ...