New Google Meet Features to Preview Audio and Video Quality

Google Meet schedule/join meeting interface.

Like many people, the past year of travel restrictions and social distancing has meant online video conference services has become another communication method I use with my clients.

Since I use Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) for my mail, calendar, and files, my favorite service is Google Meet.

It’s quick to schedule video conferences in my calendar.

Overall, Google Meet has worked seamlessly for all my clients. We use the chat, screen sharing, and auto captions. Continue reading New Google Meet Features to Preview Audio and Video Quality

Top Takeaways from Zoom Accessibility Webinar

Zoom accessibility features include toolbar visibility, audible notifications, and shortcut keys.

Last week I attended the Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) webinar on Zoom Accessibility, which included staff from the University of Washington (UW) and Zoom, a video conferencing service.

From my past experiences, I knew the majority of video conference services/applications weren’t accessible.

So when I heard about the EASI Zoom Accessibility webinar, I knew I didn’t want to miss it. Continue reading Top Takeaways from Zoom Accessibility Webinar

How to Make Your Next Video Conference Call Run Smoothly [Infographic]

desktop with Mac computer, webcam, and laptop

Who hasn’t been in the middle of a video conference call when all of a sudden, the video freezes?

Or the sound disappears?

Or a new person starts talking on the call and you have no idea who they are, because they didn’t introduce themselves?

I know it happens, because it happened to me again this week. Continue reading How to Make Your Next Video Conference Call Run Smoothly [Infographic]