Add your own background image to a Teams call
Microsoft now lets you add your own virtual background image for Teams video calls. Before this change, there was a Read More
Zoom
A very cheap alternative to webcams, available today
Anyone who has tried to buy a webcam knows they are now expensive or there’s a long wait for delivery. Read More
Getting started with Google Meet
Meet is Google’s answer to Skype and Zoom. Once known as either Hangouts or Chat, Google Meet is normally for Read More
Changing your display name in Zoom, Meet, Skype and Teams calls
It’s sometimes helpful to change your displayed name for an online call, here’s how to do it in Zoom and Read More
Look better in an online call – simple, easy and low-tech
There’s a really simple way to look better and more professional in a video call. No apps or extras to Read More
PowerPoint presentations in a window not full screen
PowerPoint presentations don’t have to be full-screen, that’s the default and normal way to show a deck, but a window Read More
Blur and Virtual Background choices for any online meeting
You can have a blurred or virtual background for any online video call, not just ones that have those in-built Read More
Muting and other online call etiquette
Make online group calls better for you and others on the call. Muting, watching your look and the background. We’ll Read More
Use PowerPoint to make a quick photo collage
Powerpoint is a quick way to make a photo collage or presentation that you can use as a separate photo Read More
London virtual backgrounds for all
Transport for London knows some of us are missing our bus and tube journeys so they’ve made some virtual backgrounds Read More
Use the Force with your PowerPoint & Zoom backgrounds
The official Star Wars web site has added some pictures that you can use as virtual backgrounds for your Zoom Read More
Office background noise for you or an online meeting
Here’s a fun web site that will play office background noises to your home office or online meeting. https://imisstheoffice.eu/ is Read More
Lighting, positioning and other tips for your online calls
Some lighting, positioning and other tips for looking your best and more professional during an online call or meeting. Where Read More
Skype meeting links revealed – good and bad
Microsoft has rushed out a new Skype feature that lets you setup an online meeting or group call with a Read More
Zoom problems you can easily fix
Zoom has problems but there are easy settings that will fix your online calls and meetings. It’s time to balance Read More
Zoom changes meeting defaults but there’s more to do
Zoom has changed some meeting defaults to make their group calls, webinars, classes etc a bit more secure from intruders. Read More
Hospital Go Bag – a checklist
Continuing our look at what to put in a bag ready for an emergency trip to hospital. A checklist to Read More
You don't need a tripod or camera stand - ask Prince Charles
You don’t need a tripod or camera stand, just a few books and other bits can do the job. Don’t Read More
Wide angle lenses easily added for online meetings
There’s a simple and cheap way to expand the view of computer and smartphone cameras. Simple clip-on wide angle lenses Read More
Turn your smartphone into a webcam – iPhone, iPad or Android
Need a webcam for online calls and meeting? No need to buy one because your iPhone, iPad or Android phone Read More