Maybe I should begin this article by arguing that nothing spices up a mundane meeting like a creative, beautiful, or hilarious background for your Zoom calls. But the reality is that most of us just ...

Just in case this is your first time, here's how to set a virtual background on Zoom: Download the background of your choice. Better yet, download a few options, in case you want to switch them out.

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