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8 GREAT ZOOM FEATURES YOU (PROBABLY) DON’T KNOW ABOUT

When Zoom exploded in popularity in 2020 because of the pandemic, many people installed and used it for the first time. This necessity led to almost everyone sticking to the basics of virtual meetings. But if you’re still only using the core Zoom features, you’re missing out. There are loads of ways to make your calls much more fun and useful, though it’s not always obvious that they exist.

That’s why we’ve highlighted eight of the best here. If you want to improve your video-calling experience without buying a new webcam or microphone, we’ve got tips to help.

Crucially, all these features are available on the free version of Zoom. Removing the 40-minute limit (from $149.90 per year).

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