With Zoom now serving as the de facto boardroom, let’s be honest: Having a camera on you at home can be a bit cringe-inducing. Showing off your personal space isn’t always ideal, especially if you’re ...

Connecting with friends, classmates, and co-workers using a video conferencing platform like Zoom gives you an opportunity to feel close even when you're not together. Next time you chat, consider ...

In an attempt to make remote meetings less awkward, Microsoft added a shared virtual background concept to Teams. It gave me VR feelings. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore ...

While the work from home push and a lack of in-person socializing created a culture obsessed with other people’s rooms, 2022 found Zoom users further embracing virtual backgrounds. While Zoom has had ...

When a feature works, chances are others will co-opt it. Last year, Microsoft followed in Zoom's footsteps by adding virtual backgrounds to its Teams app. As a testament to the feature's popularity, ...

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 ...

Fans of The Office can swap out their real-life background for a virtual Zoom background inspired by the show. Thanks to the interior design website Modsy, you can cover up your own workspace with a ...

The pandemic is coming for your privacy, but there are small ways to fight back. If you're fortunate enough to have a work-from-home gig, then there's a decent chance you're stuck in a never-ending ...