That’s according to new research, which looks at how people’s choice of Zoom background could be helping or hindering them. Researchers from the United Kingdom’s Durham University set out to ...

It’s important to conduct “background checks” on ... which analyzed how Zoom backgrounds can affect first impressions. People who sit in front of houseplants or bookcases are perceived ...

A new study has revealed how your Zoom background can influence the first impression you make. Researchers from Durham University say that people who sit in front of houseplants or bookcases are ...

27 in the journal Plos One, noted that the way people meet in professional settings is changing as digital platforms like Zoom and Teams ... and a novelty background — which, in this instance ...

For instance, if you want to hide random people passing by at the coffee shop or your family members in the background, you can turn on the Blur feature mid-call. During a live call, on the Zoom ...

People give a better first impression on Zoom calls if they have books or plants behind them, rather than a living room or a novelty background – such as a walrus in front of an iceberg.

When you log into Zoom, people who are also on the call will be able to see your background. In case you don't want them to see how you live, you can blur the background so that only you are in focus.

Forgot to clean up a messy room? No worries. Here's how to blur your background on Zoom. Founded in 2011, Zoom's platform allows people to work from anywhere in the world including home.