“Microsoft Teams does not officially support third-party custom backgrounds as of yet. The initial release is bundled with around 20 different backgrounds which should be enough for most users.”
How to Customize Your Background in Microsoft Teams Video Calls
“Microsoft’s big office communication app, Microsoft Teams, is getting a fun new feature that makes it just as wacky as Zoom.”
Microsoft says video calls in Teams grew 1,000% in March
“With the COVID-19 pandemic making work from home the default for those companies that are able to do so, it’s no surprise that we are seeing a massive rise in the usage of video chat tools like Zoom, Google Meet and Teams .”
Major Microsoft Teams update brings host of new features
“Much like competitor Zoom, Microsoft Teams users will now be able to change the background while on virtual meetings by selecting images provided within the app itself. The update also brings a multi-window feature, allowing users to use separate windows for each chat.”
For IT professionals: Privacy and security in Microsoft Teams
“Over the past week, there has been a lot written about video conferencing, privacy, and security. As an IT professional, you may be getting a lot of questions. We want to help.”
Microsoft shares guide for using Microsoft Teams for to implement Remote Learning
“With the coronavirus pandemic only just getting started, it is increasingly likely that educational institutions will be closed for expended periods. Many schools and universities are turning to remote learning, and one tool ready-made for the job is Microsoft Teams for Education.”
Microsoft Teams goes down just as Europe logs on to work remotely
“Microsoft’s chat and communications tool, Microsoft Teams, is down across Europe this morning. The outage started just as thousands of workers started to sign into the service and attempt to work remotely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.”
