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What All Google Meet Icons and Symbols Mean: Complete Guide
Published: February 24, 2025
Ever hopped into a Google Meet and found yourself staring at a bunch of little icons, wondering what they all do? You’re not alone! Whether you’re a Meet pro or just getting started, those icons can sometimes feel like a secret language. Don’t worry, though. We’re here to break it all down for you. Let’s […]
Google Meet Just Changed: Here’s What You Need to Know
Published: February 22, 2025
Google Meet is getting a new updated design for your phone. If you’ve found those controls a bit scattered and not easily accessible, then finding them will be easier now. Think of it as a mini-makeover for your Meet app, with emoji reactions front and center and a cleaner look overall. Let’s dive into what’s […]
How to Use Google Meet Companion Mode on Mobile
Published: February 28, 2024
For quite some time, Google Meet has offered Companion mode on its web version to simplify online meetings with numerous participants. But now it is also available on the mobile app of Google Meet. This new feature gives you more control and flexibility during virtual gatherings, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all participants. […]
Top 9 Ways to Fix Google Meet Screen Sharing Not Working on Desktop
Published: November 30, 2022
Your Google Meet team meetings are much more productive with screen sharing and recording. Most video conference apps offer screen sharing, and Google Meet is no exception. But the function is not flawless. Sometimes, Google Meet screen sharing stops working in a middle of a meeting. Instead of moving to another app to complete the […]
How to Use New Google Meet App on Android and iOS
Published: August 29, 2022
Google’s messaging services are undoubtedly confusing. One example is their new Google Meet and Google Duo merge. Ironically, now we have two Google Meet apps on Android and iOS that work a bit differently. Here’s how to use the new Google Meet app on Android and iOS and everything related to the merge. What’s the […]
2 Best Ways to Fix Google Meet Grid View Now
Updated: July 15, 2022
Google Meet comes with a number of features. One such feature is the grid view where you can invite and view up to 100 participants at once. You need to install the Google Grid View Extension for Chrome/Chromium browsers before you can actually use the feature. So make sure you have it. Let’s see a […]
How to Start, Schedule and Collaborate in Google Meet Call
Published: May 30, 2022
Google Meet gained popularity during the 2020 pandemic and since then has been integrated with other Google apps. Though the interface of Google Meet looks minimal compared to Teams and Zoom, combining Meet with other Google services makes Meet more robust, improves functionality, and helps you work remotely efficiently. Here’s how you can start, schedule, […]
How to Disable Sidebar in New Gmail View
Published: May 22, 2022
Gmail recently got a fresh coat of paint with a clean design and rounded corners. While it’s a better move overall, it adds a small new sidebar on the left for easy access to Google Meet and Chat. It may come in handy for some of you who use these services regularly, but for others, […]
How to Record Google Meet on Desktop and Mobile
Updated: October 11, 2021
Today, everything happens on the internet from online classes to office meetings. It would be great to take advantage of remote culture by recording it. The obvious benefit is that you can get back to it later for future reference. If you are using Google Meet and want to record your meetings, then here’s how […]
8 Ways to Fix Google Meet Camera Not Working Issue on Any Browser
Published: February 7, 2021
When it comes to the best meeting app, Google Meet stands on the victory stand without any doubt. From taking attendance to conducting a quiz, everything is possible in Google Meet. As Google Meet is a video conferencing app, the “video” plays the most emergent role, for obvious reasons. But some users have complained that others were unable to view them […]
How to Download and Use Fun Google Meet Backgrounds
Updated: November 8, 2021
Right after the work from the home trend, Google made it’s Google Meet service free for all. The search giant moved the focus from Hangouts to Meet and added new functions at a rapid pace. Part of it was in response to Zoom’s soaring popularity. One such addition is the ability to blur-out or change […]
How to Auto Mute and Turn off Video on Google Meet
Updated: October 11, 2021
By default, Google Meet auto mutes everyone if there are more than 5 participants in the meeting. But if you are joining in the first 5 people or if your meeting has less than 5 people, then Meet will continue to keep the Microphone on. Meet also do not turn off the video feed. So […]
12 Best Chrome Extensions for Google Meet
Updated: November 26, 2021
Google Meet is a simple and clean video conference app from Google. It has a lot of unique features like live captions, joining the meeting without the internet, etc. However, it does miss out on a few features when compared to services like Zoom that can improve the usability of Google Meet. Nonetheless, most of these features […]
How to use Spotlight in Microsoft Teams Meetings
Updated: October 11, 2021
With the recent update to the Teams, Microsoft has added a new feature called Spotlight, which lets a presenter lock their video as the main view for every call participant. So let’s see what the Spotlight feature on Microsoft Teams is all about, how you can use it, and the various things you should know […]
How to Conduct Quiz on Google Meet
Updated: October 11, 2021
In the time where people are using Google Meet from Online Classes, conducting quizzes on Meet itself is something many people are looking for. While there is no native option to do that, you can still conduct quizzes with third-party extensions. But two things to remember are that everyone needs to install the extension to […]
How To Remove The Meet Tab From Gmail on Android & iOS
Updated: October 12, 2021
In its glorious attempt to push Google Meet, Google has added a separate new “Meet” tab in the Gmail mobile app. This allowed users to start a meeting on Google Meet by simply clicking the ‘Meet’ button. Ravi already wrote an article on how to remove Google Chat and Google Meet from the Gmail web […]
How to Take Attendance on Google Meet
Published: July 18, 2020
Google Meet is one of the most used Video Conference apps, but it doesn’t have any in-built feature to take attendance. Thankfully, there are many Chrome extensions that can help you. Among all, I prefer ‘Meet Attendance’. Once installed, this chrome extension automatically creates a spreadsheet with all the names of people who have attended […]
How to Enable Safe Driving Mode on JioMeet
Published: July 8, 2020
JioMeet is the new entrant in the video conferencing game. Although it’s still in beta, it looks awfully similar to the Zoom App and boasts features such as 24-hour meeting duration, 100 participant limit, and more. Another feature that it shares with the Zoom app is the Safe Driving Mode. Safe Driving Mode as the […]
JioMeet vs Zoom Meetings vs Google Meet – Best Meeting App?
Updated: October 18, 2021
Reliance recently launched JioMeet, its first video conferencing app. At launch, Jio is offering unlimited meetings, 24-hours maximum meeting duration, and up to 100 participants per meeting. These offerings do seem lucrative when compared to the competing apps like Zoom and Google Meet. But, before we compare it with these apps, it’s upfront evident that JioMeet […]
Best Zoom Alternatives For Video Conferencing
Updated: October 18, 2021
Zoom became the most popular video conferencing app this lockdown. However, with the growing fame came a lot of backlash in terms of security loopholes and data mismanagement. So, much so, that many countries had to ban usage in internal meetings. Zoom being intuitive and scalable, people still stuck with it. We recently had 2 […]
Google Meet Tips and Tricks You Didn’t Know About
Updated: October 12, 2021
Ever since the lockdown started, Zoom has become a popular video conference app surpassing apps like Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc. With the recent Zoombombings, people have been looking for more secure alternatives. Google recently announced that it’s making Google Meet app free for everyone and it also has a few advantages like a better UI, […]
Zoom Cloud Meetings vs Google Meet – Best Choice For You?
Updated: October 18, 2021
Google recently made Google Meet free for everyone until Sept 31st, 2020. It doesn’t matter whether you have a Gmail account or not. Now, if you are on the lookout for an ideal Zoom alternative, the options are better than ever before. In case you are confused between Zoom and Google Meet, here is a […]