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As the coronavirus pandemic forces many of us with desk jobs to work from home, some people are getting creative with conference calls.Zoom has become the go-to video platform for remote calls, online classes, and social distancing parties. Creative users figured out how to by changing their backgrounds. Rather than calling in from the same boring old bedroom, they can instead appear to call in from a tropical beach or the peak of a mountain. Others took it a step further, customizing their backgrounds with a photo of themselves so they seem like they're present in a call while they're really taking a midday nap.But if you really want to get away with it, Mailchimp Engineering Manager and remote meeting pro David Zhou suggests setting your background to a looping video of yourself. That way, you can appear engaged in the conversation while fucking off to do the laundry you've been ignoring since you started working from home last week.You can thoughtfully nod at your coworkers' suggestions. You can furrow your brow in concentration. You can smile at jokes that you've heard dozens of times already. If you need to dip out of a meeting that could have easily been an email, just make a looping video of yourself.Of course, as a dedicated employee who would never slack off, I'm not telling you to cheat the system. But if you were to, here's a to customizing your Zoom background.You should still and continue , but that doesn't mean you can't have fun during your work day!Way too many Twitter employees have access to user data, according to Twitter's former head of security.2 hours agoByWe're ready for that sweet holocake, baby!09/12/2022ByIf the iPhone is going to keep creating higher quality photo and video, iCloud storage options need to match.09/11/2022ByChoose between the new Apple Watch 8, the Apple Watch Ultra, or the redesigned SE.09/09/2022ByAre the new upgrades worth it? Maybe.09/09/2022ByFemale monkeys are more selective with their stones.08/28/2022ByWhat an absolute unit.08/21/2022ByPaleontologists estimate that it's been 100 million years since this dinosaur last roamed the Earth.08/15/2022ByLooking up at the night sky is always worth it.08/06/2022ByDon't worry! They've got terrible aim.07/30/2022ByIs 'Wordle' #451 stumping you? Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer.23 hours agoByThe good, the bad, and the WTF.12 hours agoByThis is good to go? Everyone fine with it? OK...15 hours agoByIs 'Wordle' #450 stumping you? Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer.09/12/2022ByRalph is the first Black woman to win in her category in 35 years.22 hours agoByThe biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.By signing up to the Mashable newsletter you agree to receive electronic communicationsfrom Mashable that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!

As the coronavirus pandemic forces many of us with desk jobs to work from home, some people are getting creative with conference calls.Zoom has become the go-to video platform for remote calls, online classes, and social distancing parties. Creative users figured out how to by changing their backgrounds. Rather than calling in from the same boring old bedroom, they can instead appear to call in from a tropical beach or the peak of a mountain. Others took it a step further, customizing their backgrounds with a photo of themselves so they seem like they're present in a call while they're...

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