Brandon Vigliarolo, Author at TechRepublic

Brandon Vigliarolo

Brandon is a Staff Writer for TechRepublic. He's an award-winning feature and how-to writer who previously worked as an IT professional and served as an MP in the US Army.

Mobility
How to get started with Zoom’s apps for iOS and Android

Meeting online with Zoom doesn't mean you're tied to your desk—learn how to host or join video conferences from your smartphone.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 9, 2020, 6:54 AM PDT Modified: April 9, 2020, 6:54 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Software
How to allow Zoom meeting attendees to join without installing the app

Did you know there's a Zoom web client meeting attendees can use without having to install the Zoom app? Learn how to enable this option to make digital meetings even easier.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 8, 2020, 12:38 PM PDT Modified: April 8, 2020, 12:38 PM PDT Read More See all videos
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Software
How to Create a Virtual Background in Zoom

Zoom's virtual background feature is a great way to change the appearance of your virtual meeting space, but default options are limited.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 7, 2020, 1:28 PM PDT Modified: November 3, 2022, 10:32 AM PDT Read More See more Software articles
Mobility
How to share content in Zoom from your mobile device

Zoom Cloud Meetings for iOS and Android is just as capable of being used for screen and document shares as the desktop version. Just follow these simple steps.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 6, 2020, 7:20 AM PDT Modified: April 6, 2020, 7:20 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
How to prevent Zoom bombing: 5 simple tips

Internet trolls are crashing Zoom video conferences and flooding them with inappropriate content. Here are easy ways to protect your meetings from Zoom bombers.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 3, 2020, 3:49 PM PDT Modified: April 10, 2020, 11:14 AM PDT Read More See more Security articles
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Software
How to transfer files during a Zoom meeting

Need to share a file during a Zoom meeting? Here's how to do it, whether the file lives on your machine or in the cloud.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 1, 2020, 8:57 AM PDT Modified: April 1, 2020, 8:57 AM PDT Read More See all videos
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Software
How to record a Zoom meeting

Why take notes during a Zoom meeting when you can refer back to a recording of the entire call? Here's how to record a Zoom meeting, whether you're the host or not.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 1, 2020, 8:56 AM PDT Modified: April 1, 2020, 8:56 AM PDT Read More See all videos
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Software
How to share documents onscreen in a Zoom meeting

Collaboration while telecommuting can be tough, especially if you're working with documents. Learn how to share documents onscreen in Zoom.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 1, 2020, 8:49 AM PDT Modified: April 1, 2020, 8:49 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Software
How to hide and unhide video in Zoom

Don't want to see your own face during a Zoom video meeting? Here's how to hide, unhide, and tweak your personal video settings.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 1, 2020, 8:33 AM PDT Modified: April 1, 2020, 8:33 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Mobility
How to record a meeting in Zoom from your mobile device

Unlike the Zoom desktop app, recording meetings in Zoom Cloud Meetings for iOS and Android is a bit more complicated and isn't available for everyone. That doesn't mean you can't record, though.

Brandon Vigliarolo
Published: April 1, 2020, 7:12 AM PDT Modified: November 7, 2022, 12:41 PM PST Read More See more Mobility articles