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Zoom has become famous over the past few months and considering the rise of video conferencing. Before now, most users didn’t have much idea about the existence of the application. So if you are new to Zoom this post is for you, if you want to learn about its installation process this article is for you. In this post, we bring you a step by step guide on how to install, use and become a professional using Zoom for video conferencing. Leggo!!

ZOOM: NINE STEPS TO BECOMING A PRO
1. Zoom can be installed through a web browser or a dedicated Zoom client. Most users of Zoom are on the web browser reason being that it’s fast and lightweight. The Zoom Clients, however, offers you more features. Below are links to download the application on various platforms.

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2. You begin by installing the Zoom application on Windows. After that, You open it and click on the “Install” button. Next, click on the “Sign In” button. The Photo below should guide you.


3. You, click on “Sign Up Free” to create a Zoom account. There are some other options to sign in which include Google or Facebook account. Our recommendation is to create a separate account for better privacy.


4. The next screen should be the Zoom dashboard. By clicking the “New Meeting” option, you can easily start a video conference simply by clicking on the tab.


5. You will be live instantly, and you would be able to invite users by clicking on the “Invite” button. You can copy the URL and also share it with your colleagues who are already on Zoom. You can easily invite someone who is not on Zoom by clicking on “Copy Invitation” and sharing it with the individual. This comes with a Meeting ID and a password so the user can seamlessly authenticate and join the meeting/ web conference through a web browser.


6. You can also join a meeting by simply clicking on the Join + button. Here you need to enter the Meeting ID or personal link name then woolaa!! you are in. If can add you add also your name, you also have the option of connecting to audio or turning off video simply by checking the boxes. If the host has not set a password for the meeting then it won’t ask for a password.


7. Now to some Settings in Zoom. Here are some simple secrets to using the app seamlessly. For example, you can set a virtual background for video conferencing. Just click on the “cogwheel” icon and switch to the “Virtual Background” tab. Here, you can choose a background from the given options or add your own custom image or video.


There are some keyboard shortcuts you need to know. For example, press “Alt + A” to quickly mute and unmute your audio. Next, press “Alt + S” to start and stop screen sharing. Further, press “Alt + Shift + T” to take a screenshot. Apart from these shortcuts, you must know how to quickly turn off/on your video in a web conference. Just press “Alt + V” and you are done.

8. The beauty of Zoom application is that you can enable a lot of third parties which include Mailchimp, Google Drive, Calander, LinkedIn and more. These apps enhance your Zoom experience all you have to do is just switch to the “Chat” menu and click on the “+” button under the “Apps” menu. From here, you can seamlessly integrate your calendar schedules, notifications, office documents and more.



9. You can even enhance your appearance on Zoom. Zoom has a feature to enhance your appearance in live video and it works pretty well. Just open the Settings from the cogwheel icon and move to the “Video” tab. Here, enable “Touch up my appearance” and Zoom will soften your skin and also minimize blemishes from your face.


BRING LIFE TO YOUR VIDEO CONFERENCING

Installing the Zoom on your computer is pretty much the same as your smartphone. If you are a heavy user of Zoom then I would suggest you download the Zoom client for better controls and features. In case, you are disappointed with this app then you can take a look at Zoom alternatives. Anyway, that is all for now. If you are having any problem while installing Zoom then do let us know in the comment section below. We will definitely try to help you out.


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Thanks so much for this... It is enlightening!

Does Zoom come anywhere close to Discord?

Google Meet my best bet

You're right, Zoom is a great platform especially now that the lockdown has forced many people the world over to stay at home. These tshirts will go well with Zoom meetings I believe.

To perform the conference like a professional, be an involved participant. Don't do several things simultaneously, and do not switch between programs for maximum involvement and involvement in the process. Show the speakers that you are listening to them using reactions in the conference. If you don't want to interrupt the speaker, leave a comment in the conference chat. Also, if the participants start to move away from the topic of the dialogue, resort to procedural communication to focus on the purpose of the conference. It will be challenging to hold the meeting yourself, but it is better to contact the conference organizers if you want to own it as a professional.