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Can't download Zoom on My Macbook Pro. This is so frustrating. I can't seem to install zoom on my 2019 Macbook Pro (w a Catalina OS). It keeps showing.

As the coronavirus spreads, more and more people are self-isolating and practicing social distancing around the world. With such big changes to daily life, you're probably one of the many people now connecting with your workplace or classroom through remote conferencing platforms like Zoom. Zoom has many exciting features to add a personal touch to your video chats, such as virtual backgrounds, but it can be tricky to navigate if you haven't used it before. If you're wondering why you can't get Zoom backgrounds, read on for the details.

First things first, you'll want to make sure your PC or Mac system are running up-to-date versions of 4.6 or higher of the Zoom Desktop Client. Depending on which operating system you're using and whether or not you're using a physical green screen or not, there are also different requirements, which you can find on the Zoom Virtual Background Support page. If you're not able to open the latest version of Zoom, you may need to update your Mac or PC operating system. If you're running Zoom on your Apple handheld device, you'll need to be using a iPhone 8 or later, and at least a fifth generation iPad 9.7 or iPad Pro.

There are a few recommendations Zoom gives to get the optimal virtual background. It's best to have a solid color backdrop, preferably green, and to not wear clothing that's the same color as the background. You'll also want to use a high quality camera and uniform lighting and color. Your background image will work best with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and minimum resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. If you're uploading a MP4 or MOV video, it'll need to have a minimum resolution of 360 pixels and a maximum resolution of 1080 pixels.

Once you've got everything set up, you're ready to turn on the Virtual Background effect in your account settings. To do so, you need to sign into the Zoom web portal. If you're an account member, go to Meeting Settings, but if you'rean account administrator, head to My Meeting Settings. From there, select the Meeting tab, head to the Virtual Background option, and toggle the status to turn on the feature. It's important to note that you need to logout of the Zoom Desktop Client and login to it again for the Virtual Background to work.

Once your effect is turned on, you'll be able to join in on all the background fun. Just sign into your Zoom Desktop Client, click your profile picture, then click Settings, and select Virtual Background. If you have a green screen, make sure to check the set-up so that you have selected the correct color of your screen. You can then click on a virtual background or add your own image or video by clicking the plus sign. After you've selected the media, your new backdrop will start displaying in your meetings.

If you think you’re showing symptoms of coronavirus, which include fever, shortness of breath, and cough, call your doctor before going to get tested. If you’re anxious about the virus’ spread in your community, visit the CDC for up-to-date information and resources, or seek out mental health support. You can find all Elite Daily's coverage of coronavirus here.

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Web meeting software is a cornerstone of successful and productive communication. It connects people and teams, no matter where they’re located, making it easier to cooperate in times of remote work and online learning.

Zoom is one of the leading tools, with a cloud-based platform for video and audio conferences, meetings, and webinars. With its help, users can work on projects, record sessions, leave comments, and share screens across many devices.

According to the 2019 State of Video Conferencing report by Owl Labs, Zoom users love it most often for its simplicity and ease of use. No wonder you want to download the Zoom app for Mac. In this article, we’ll dig into everything you need to know about the Zoom installation. Let’s get started!

What you need to download Zoom for Mac

Zoom runs smoothly on macOS 10.7 or later. To install it on your Mac computer, you may need to modify Security and Privacy settings. All you have to do is to allow downloading apps not only from App Store but from identified developers as well.

Zoom 3.6 is still compatible with Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6.8), but it comes with limited functionality.

Follow the steps below to give installation permission:

1. Launch System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2. Go to Security & Privacy > General.
3. Tap the lock icon in the bottom-left corner.
4. Enter your password, then click Unlock.
5. Check ‘App Store and identified developers’ under ‘Allow apps downloaded from’
6. Tap the lock icon again to keep the changes.

How to optimize your Mac for Zoom

Online conferencing apps like Zoom are fairly memory-heavy. Video calls demand your Mac resources, so you need enough RAM and hard drive space to make them with no issues and glitches.

Your computer may be pretty full of junk that overload CPU, especially after a year or two of use. Getting rid of all temporary and surplus files can speed up your Mac a lot. Manual cleanup is too time-consuming. But getting a little help from a third-party app is the way to go.

My favorite junk-cleaner, and anti-malware tool as well, is CleanMyMac X by MacPaw. The app has proved to be a powerful performance booster. ProductHunt even called it ‘Marie Kondo for your Mac’ referring to the Japanese organizing guru.

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Here’s how to make your computer run as good as a new one:

1. Download CleanMyMac X — get it here for free.
2. Head over to the Maintenance tab.

From there, you can pick the needed commands and hit the Run button to enhance memory and file processing on macOS. One of those is ‘Free Up RAM’ designed to check and speed up memory usage. Fire up this tool every time you feel that your computer or apps run more sluggish than usual.

Choose Run Maintenance Scripts to makes your Mac’s performance smoother. This feature deletes all temporary files, rearranges system databases, and copes with other technical tasks familiar only to developers.

Now that your computer is prepared for video conferencing, let’s see how to download Zoom for Mac.

How to download Zoom app on a Mac computer

Ready for your first Zoom call? Only a few steps left:

1. Visit the Zoom Download Center.
2. Click Download next to Zoom Client for Meetings.
3. Open the downloaded PKG file in the Downloads folder.
4. Click Continue in a pop-up window to run the installer.
   
5. Once done, click Join a Meeting to get in a meeting-in-progress right away (if you got a Zoom invitation before).
   
6. Choose Sign In to start or schedule your own meeting.
7. Use your Zoom, Facebook, or Google account to sign in. You can also opt for Single Sign-On (SSO).
   
8. Click Sign Up Free if you don't have your Zoom account yet. You’ll be redirected to zoom.us/signup.

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That’s it! Now that you know how to download Zoom on Mac, you can make the most of it. Happy conferencing!