We’ve all been there – the dreaded moment when you think your mic is muted, but it’s not, and you inadvertently share your secret snack-crunching soundtrack with the entire meeting.
Or something worse (I promise not to swear at the cat again…).
Microsoft Teams understands this. It’s coming to the rescue with a slick new feature that’s about to make your mute super powers stronger.
Get ready for the mic-drop moment (yes, I went there) – Microsoft Teams is working on a new update that will allow you to mute and unmute your audio with just a click on the mic icon in your Windows taskbar.
No more fumbling around in the app or desperately searching for the mute button while trying to keep your composure during a video call.
What’s the big deal? We already have mute buttons in Teams. True, but having this control right there in your taskbar changes things. It’s like a panic button for your mic, making sure embarrassing mistakes are a thing of the past.
Imagine you’re in the middle of an important virtual meeting with your clients, discussing top-secret plans, when suddenly your toddler decides it’s the perfect time for a rendition of Baby Shark. You scramble to mute your mic, but the seconds feel like hours, and the damage is done – your clients are chuckling, and you’re red as a tomato.
But with this new feature, all it takes is a swift click on that taskbar mic icon, and you’re in control, my friend. No more accidentally sharing your personal commentary, heated discussions with your partner, or even that solo karaoke practice.
And it’s simple to use. Just select the mic icon on your taskbar to mute or unmute during a meeting. Plus, if you love keyboard shortcuts, you can press the Windows logo key + Alt + K to work your mute magic.
This update is a testament to Microsoft Teams’ commitment to making our virtual collaboration experience smoother and more intuitive. And it’s not stopping there; Teams is also rolling out exciting AI upgrades, like Microsoft Copilot, which can summarise meeting notes and even draw them on the Whiteboard platform.
Copilot will be your trusted note-taker during meetings, ensuring you don’t miss a beat. Plus, it’ll help you review past conversations effortlessly, so you can focus on what matters. And it can even help compose messages with the new Copilot compose box.
Does this make you less paranoid over that old “Am I still on mute?” worry?
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-is-getting-a-microsoft-teams-mute-button-in-the-taskbar/
