How to mute yourself in any video call app
Shhhhhhh
Keyboard shortcuts
These shortcuts are handy when you quickly want to mute/unmute yourself on a call without having to look for the mic icon and click on it.
Apps
While these are the most common video calling apps, you might want a simple solution so that you don’t have to remember these shortcuts when switching between services. There’s an app for that.
If you’re using Windows, you can install Microsoft’s freePowerToysutility package that allows you to mute your microphone any time you want.
By default, you have to useWindows+Shift+Akeys to do that, but you can change the shortcut to any combination through the Settings menu under ‘Video Conference Mute.’
If you’re using a Mac, there are plenty of options. I use a free app calledMuteKeyto quickly mute/unmute mic from the top bar. The default shortcut isShift+Command+W, but you can change that at any time.
You can also use apps likeMutemymic(free) orMutify($4.99) for this task.
Now you can easily mute your mic and become the best desk drummer on the planet. While you’re at it, you might also want to check outour guidefor joining all Zoom calls on mute by default.
Story byIvan Mehta
Ivan covers Big Tech, India, policy, AI, security, platforms, and apps for TNW. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh.“Ivan covers Big Tech, India, policy, AI, security, platforms, and apps for TNW. That’s one heck of a mixed bag. He likes to say “Bleh.”
Get the TNW newsletter
Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week.
