Whether you’re using it to chat to friends, family or colleagues, there’s no denying that Zoom is having a bit of a moment – and it’s all down to the fact that we’re on a coronavirus lockdown.

That’s right: as we all make a concerted effort to stay at home and flatten the Covid-19 curve, more and more of us are turning to new apps and remote working tech in order to stay connected with… well, with everyone. And Zoom, thanks to its simplistic nature, has proven to be incredibly popular with people all around the world.

While it’s easy to use, though, we’ve still encountered a few… hmm, let’s call them pitfalls. And, as ever, there are always hacks and tricks you can use to streamline things and make your Zoom calls even easier.

Here are just a few of our favourites.

How to use Zoom, and avoid awkward screen freeze on your next video call