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 ...

This new Zoom feature lets you virtually sit next to your friends, colleagues and family in a way you have to see to appreciate. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a ...

If your Zoom calls are looking drab after six months of constant use, maybe it's time to add some flair to your video conferencing. Improving Zoom doesn't mean you need to load up on equipment and get ...

You can change your background on Zoom to any image by adjusting your settings in the app. Zoom's backgrounds can be fun and have the added benefit of privacy. For the best results, you may want to ...

Need to spice up your quarantine routine? If you’re doing Zoom calls, there’s any easy way to implement a change of scenery without leaving your house: add a new background. In Zoom, click the icon in ...

While Zoom has been great for uploading virtual backgrounds, you haven't been able to blur you background without leaving the platform until recently. On Feb. 1, the videoconferencing company finally ...

As we’ve all grown more used to video calling for everything from school to birthday parties, the importance of the right background has started to become noticeable. Depending on the scenario—and who ...

Video calls and virtual interviews quickly became the new normal in terms of business communications and correspondences among internal teams and co-workers during the pandemic. While this timely ...

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