Gave up on Zoom Problems

I've been having problems with Zoom since this summer. After approximately four months of back and forth with Zoom support agents, I gave up. I know I need more specialized technical help, but that's not something Zoom will permit, so I gave up. I'm not proud to give up, since I'm someone who will teach…

Zoom Troubles Still Unresolved

Nov. 5, 2022 Since my last post on the issues I experienced with Zoom, they still persist, unfortunately. I was transferred to a more senior-level Zoom support agent. After about 20 emails back and forth, downloading the latest version of Zoom, this and that, I was offered live support via Zoom...and then it was taken…

Zoom Troubles? Me Too

If you're experiencing problems with the Zoom application lately, I am, too. I have been using Zoom (free and paid accounts) since March 2020, so I know how Zoom is supposed to behave. I have tried solving problems on my own, sought assistance from people I know who use Zoom, and contacted a Zoom Support…

Five Steps to Take Your Toastmasters Club Online

In mid-March 2020, my state of California began closing – school districts announced closures until the end of Spring Break.  In mid- to late-March, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a Stay at Home Order that dramatically slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus. Everything was changing at a moment’s notice.   In early-March, I was researching…

Polls

When you purchase a plan on Zoom, you have a feature to poll members of your meeting. I assume that every member in the host's meeting is able to see and take the poll; that's one of the features that hosts pay for. In addition, participants can attend meetings from their browser (no download required).…