How to Install and Use Zoom on a Mac OS: A Step-by-step Guide

Zoom is a video conferencing software that allows for virtual meetings, webinars and collaboration. It’s useful if you’re working from home, studying remotely, or want to stay in touch with people who are far away.

You can install Zoom by going to the Zoom website, clicking on ‘Download’, choosing ‘Zoom Client for Meetings’, then running the downloaded file.

You can download Zoom from the official Zoom website.

Yes, Zoom has a free tier that allows for unlimited 1-on-1 meetings and 40-minute meetings for groups. They also offer paid plans for more features.

You can start a meeting by clicking on ‘New Meeting’ in the Zoom application.

To join a Zoom meeting, you can click on the link provided by the host, or enter the meeting ID and passcode in the ‘Join a Meeting’ option in the Zoom application.

To schedule a meeting, click on the ‘Schedule’ icon in the Zoom application, then fill in the meeting details and click ‘Schedule’.

Yes, Zoom has mobile apps that you can use on your iPhone or iPad.

Yes, during a meeting, click on ‘Share Screen’ to show your screen to the other participants.

In the Zoom application, go to Settings, then ‘Virtual Background’. Here you can choose a background or upload your own.

First, make sure your camera is connected and set up correctly. Then, in the Zoom application, check in the video settings that your camera is selected.

First, ensure your microphone is connected and set up correctly. Then, in the Zoom application, check in the audio settings that your microphone is selected.

Yes, during a meeting, click on ‘Record’ to start recording. The file will be saved on your computer after the meeting ends.

In the meeting window, click on ‘Invite’. You can then either enter email addresses or copy the meeting link to send to others.

During a meeting, click on ‘Chat’. A window will pop up where you can type messages.

Zoom has made several security improvements recently, including end-to-end encryption for all users. However, like with any online platform, you should be careful about sharing sensitive information.

Yes, Zoom has mobile apps that you can use on your Android phone.

In the Zoom application, go to ‘zoom.us’ in the menu bar and click on ‘Check for Updates’. If an update is available, you can choose to install it right away or schedule it for later.

You need a Mac with macOS X with MacOS 10.7 or later, an internet connection, speakers and a microphone, and a webcam for video calls.

Yes, during a meeting, click on ‘Mute’ to turn off your microphone.

Yes, during a meeting, click on ‘Stop Video’ to turn off your camera.

In the Zoom application, go to Settings then ‘Profile’. Here you can change your display name.

Yes, you can join a Zoom meeting in your web browser without installing the application, but the functionality is limited compared to the full application.

In the Zoom application, go to Settings, then ‘Language’. Here you can choose your preferred language.

Some alternatives to Zoom include Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Webex.

During a meeting, you can click on ‘Share Screen’, then choose the video file you want to share.

Yes, in the chat window during a meeting, you can click on ‘File’, then select a file to send.

In a shared screen, you can click on ‘Zoom In’ and ‘Zoom Out’ to change the view. Note that this does not affect what other participants see.

Yes, in the Zoom application, go to Settings, then ‘Virtual Background’. Here you can choose a pre-existing virtual background or upload your own.

The maximum number of participants depends on your plan. The free plan allows up to 100 participants, while the large meeting add-on allows up to 1,000 participants.