tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502482221666578471.post430380171399749280..comments2024-03-14T10:03:45.725+00:00Comments on I couldn't possibly comment: Making video conferencing work better from a home officeWilliam Perrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750327547933495509noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502482221666578471.post-42983727874722708242021-12-27T10:29:59.347+00:002021-12-27T10:29:59.347+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747461804621979941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502482221666578471.post-947027964800905202020-03-15T20:20:04.378+00:002020-03-15T20:20:04.378+00:00Pretty much every webcam these days seems to be go...Pretty much every webcam these days seems to be good enough even without extra lighting. <br /><br />Microsoft Teams puts WebEx and Zoom to shame in my view! And they are big enough to be able to scale up for emergencies which they've already announced. They have also announced how they will keep operations going through any emergencies by distributing staff. Teams supports up to 250 users and I use it daily. There is a web interface as well as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android clients and a new Linux client.<br /><br />Teams also has Teams Live Events which supports up to 10k users I think. Though you really do need the support of a "producer" for that.<br /><br />Nearly all of my meetings are remote and have been for quite some while (before the current issues).<br /><br />A headset is an absolute must as you point out. Your colleagues will thank you and it is much easier for you to listen. Much less tiring to have sound in both ears as well especially if your conference system supports stereo. We use various Plantronics headsets that are hard to beat. Proper conferencing headsets also help protect your hearing for prolonged use.Julianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16293799532055615971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502482221666578471.post-62150709173598306542020-03-05T10:18:15.293+00:002020-03-05T10:18:15.293+00:00Good post Will.
What do you think of Google Hango...Good post Will.<br /><br />What do you think of Google Hangouts Meet instead of Zoom? I see Google is making it freely available for G Suite users<br />https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/g-suite/helping-businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirusOwen Barderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101173636427100995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502482221666578471.post-75193195890422460112020-03-05T09:39:08.471+00:002020-03-05T09:39:08.471+00:00Great post. People might also consider their camer...Great post. People might also consider their camera position. My otherwise-lovely Dell laptop has its camera bellow the bottom-left corner of the screen. This means I always look over the heads of my audence, rather than facing them. For quick calls, I usually make a joke of this, to explain it, but for longer calls I use an external camera, mounted just above the screen.<br /><br />Also, avoid drumming hands on the desk, or putting down ceramic cups or glasses on anything but a soft cork mat - it can sound very loud at the other end! And make sure your keyboard isn't too noisy if you type notes during a call (consider calling a friend and asking them to check this).<br /><br />It goes without saying that people who do not mute their mics when not speaking should be shot ;-)Andy Mabbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517933090616327541noreply@blogger.com