We are sailing through the Spring term! Now that we’re back from Spring Break it is time to ensure that your Zoom client is up to date so that you have the most recent security patches available! You will want to be sure to take the time to check this even if you primarily utilize Zoom from the web- as Zoom accesses the on-device client in order to operate your camera, mic, and meeting controls, making it important to have the most recent version to ensure access to the most recent features and security settings.
More information on how to update your client can be found via Zoom’s support site: Update your Zoom Client. Note, if you do not have the Zoom client pinned to your computer desktop or dock, you may need to follow these directions to locate the program on your computer.
Don’t want to have to remember to make the updates yourself? You can now enable auto-update.
Video Option Now Available in Waiting Room
After a slight delay, the ability for users to add a pre-recorded video to their waiting room for attendees to watch while they are waiting is now live. This is a great way to bring some levity with a “for fun” video, to show related content that attendees might find interesting, or to add instructional pre-materials that will be part of the day’s lesson or meeting topic.
For more information, view Zoom’s Waiting Room instructions.
Easier Access to the Blur Option
Users can now quickly blur their backgrounds, without needing to access their Zoom client settings. In addition to the Blur My Background option now appearing on the start/stop video menu in the main toolbar, it will be available via the 3-dot menu on the user’s video tile, and by clicking anywhere on your video image. The option is also available on the self-preview screen before the user enters a meeting.
Questions about Zoom? Contact ATSI.
