Parsec echo cancellation4/16/2023 ![]() ![]() Until external monitors get smarter and more capable, unfortunately, you'll be toggling back and forth to see both screens. It's another piece of hardware, but cheaper than a second monitor. Amazon (Opens in a new tab) lists switches for under $20. There's the two-cable method or you could buy a KVM (" Keyboard, Video, Mouse (Opens in a new tab)") switch. Technipages (Opens in a new tab) lays out the different ways to plug in from one computer to the other while only using one monitor for both. But if you're committed to only using the Dell monitor you already have, you could try toggling between the two computers. The easiest would be to get a second monitor, so each computer is directly connected to its own external screen. Even if you're using different connecting ports for each computer, you won't be able to split-screen the two different devices simultaneously. Mashable's advice: While "two computers, one display" sounds like something you should be able to do by now, it's not really possible. Is this possible? Can I open two windows side-by-side on my 32-inch monitor for a dual display?" -Robin I would like to be able to connect them both to my Dell monitor and close them and have their screens projected on the monitor. The problem: "I have an old MacBook Pro and a newer LG Gram Ultrabook PC laptop. For almost any Zoom troubleshooting, head there (Opens in a new tab) first thing. The Zoom help center is surprisingly helpful. That page also shows this screengrab, which makes it pretty clear: Select Audio Options > Leave Computer Audio (PC/Mac) or Disconnect (Android/iPhone). If you are in a conference room with multiple devices, please disconnect computer audio from the other devices. The Zoom help center has all the steps to disconnect the audio (Opens in a new tab) from a phone or device already connected. At the start of every Zoom call, you're prompted with different options about connecting to audio, so adjust your Zoom iPad settings then. Don't ever connect the handset to audio instead, designate the Pixel as the camera and the iPad as the audio. Mashable's advice: We recommend Joan uses her Google Pixel 3a phone just for the visuals on Zoom and the iPad for everything else. Any suggestions much appreciated!!" -Joan I tried to turn off the audio, which I’ve been told is different from just muting the sound, but can’t figure out how, or even if that’s possible on a phone/iPad, or if it will help. How can I eliminate the slight echo I get? It’s not horrible, but still annoying to my students. I moved the devices farther apart and that’s helped a lot, BUT.Ģ. I use my iPad (version 10.3.3 FWIW) so my students can see my face and I can see most of theirs, and my Google Pixel 3a phone on a tripod over my paper, so students can see what I'm painting/demonstrating.ġ. ![]() The problem: "I'm trying to teach my watercolor classes on Zoom. Having problems with Zoom? Does your home office need an ergonomic glow up? Welcome to Is It Plugged In?, Mashable's work-from-home tech advice column. ![]()
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