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Making Zoom Even Easier

By: the Editorial Team.  Updated: September 17, 2021.

 

Making Zoom Even Easier

Problem description

Now that "Zooming" is a verb, knowing how to make video calls via Zoom is becoming an important life skill. The truth is Zoom is extremely easy to use, which is why it became so popular during COVID. But some people still have difficulties with some aspects.

 

Here are some Zoom-related solutions which live elsewhere on Tech-enhanced Life.

 

Scroll down for more Zoom "solutions".

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This is part of a series of "Problems" and DIY Technology "Solutions" to the challenges faced by older adults, by Frank Engelman. 

 

 

Suggested Solutions

Share Photos With Zoom

There is a feature available in Zoom that allows your loved one to select a series of photos to share with you. This is much better than holding physical photos in front of your camera during a Zoom meeting. 

Read: "Share Photos With Zoom"

 

Zoom Meetings on Mom's TV

Although my mom really does enjoy video calls from me on her Echo Show, I have problems getting the rest of my family members interested in Alexa Calling as they are only familiar with Zoom calls. I arranged it so my Mom can Zoom on her big screen TYV. Here is how to do it.

Read: "Zoom Meetings on Mom's TV"

 

Instant Zoom Popup Meeting

While Zoom is a great free video chatting tool that runs on many platforms, it can be a bit daunting for your loved one when trying to join a Zoom Meeting. Here is a way to have an instant "popup" Zoom meeting, without the other person needing to fuss with an "invite link".

Read: "Instant Zoom Popup Meeting"

 

 

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Topic(s): 
Using Technologies
Thing(s): 
Computers, tablets, phones