The Zoom app for Chromebooks will be officially discontinued in August. In 2020, Google shared its plans to phase out Chrome apps on all devices.
If you want to continue to use Zoom on your Chromebook, you’ll have to use the new Zoom for Chrome PWA. This is an updated version of the original app with a similar user interface and works on Chrome OS. Continue reading “Zoom is shutting down aging Chromebook app in Aug.”
On Saturday, August 6, Zoom will retire older versions of its app. You will need to upgrade if you use Zoom version 5.3.0 or below.
If you are unsure what version of Zoom you are using, view these step-by-step instructions on how to view your Zoom version.
To check for updates and to update your Zoom app for Windows, macOS, or Linux:
The Meeting Owl Pro is a videoconference device used by K-State for virtual learning and meetings. The device uses cameras and microphones that capture 360-degree video and audio and automatically focus on whoever is speaking to make meetings more dynamic and inclusive.
A recently published security analysis has concluded the devices pose an unacceptable risk to the networks they connect to and the personal information of those who register and administer them.
On June 3 and June 6, Owl Labs launched patches for the most severe vulnerabilities. The updates have been published to every Meeting Owl device at K-State. However, some risks still remain. Owl Labs is currently fixing the remaining issues.
K-State Division of Information Technology is actively managing this issue and is taking proactive steps to protect the University. Depending on the device and patch status, some devices might not connect to the internet. Once the issue is entirely resolved, all devices will work as expected.
The Division of Information Technology’s Electronic Media Services team provides academic event video capture, live audio/video streaming, remote support of virtual events, professional media production/editing, and educational media consulting services. These professional services are available to colleges, departments, and other units at Kansas State University. Electronic Media Services include: Continue reading “Electronic Media Services available at K-State”
The Division of Information Technology’s Electronic Media Services team provides academic event video capture, live audio/video streaming, remote support of virtual events, professional media production/editing, and educational media consulting services. These professional services are available to colleges, departments, and other units at Kansas State University. Electronic Media Services include: Continue reading “Electronic Media Services available at K-State”
Zoom is a video and web-conferencing tool that allows for video, audio, and content sharing. In addition, K-State students, faculty, and staff can use Zoom for online meetings and group gatherings. Continue reading “Zoom video conferencing”
Use the Zoom Immersive View feature to recreate the feel of your class or conference room by placing up to 25 video participants onto a single virtual background. You can adjust the participants as needed and even use your own unique background.
Last summer, Zoom informed account holders that the company would be enforcing new security requirements. Before the implementation date, Zoom received feedback from their educational users and decided not to universally enforce the security features. Instead, Zoom provided account administrators the ability to set their own security requirements. Currently, the security provision enforced on KSU Zoom accounts is to require the host of a meeting to sign in using K-State authentication. After a review of the security options, K-State will be employing additional security features listed below on Jan. 11.
Require passcodes — A passcode is shared with meeting attendees so they can join a meeting. This will be set as default for all meetings. The meeting host will have the ability to opt-out.
Enable waiting rooms — The waiting room allows the host to control when a participant joins a meeting. Set as default for all meetings. The meeting host will have the ability to opt-out.
Enable authentication requirements so that meeting hosts can choose to restrict access to only KSU zoom users if needed.
See Zoom’s Webinar and Meeting Passcode page about user passcodes and Zoom’s Waiting Room page scroll to user.
Other best practices for securing Zoom meetings are available here.
On Monday, September 27, Zoom was scheduled to enhance security measures by requiring all meetings to have a passcode, or a waiting room enabled.
After hearing from K-State and other Zoom customers, a decision has been made by Zoom to no longer enforce this security requirement at this time. Instead, IT staff from all K-State campuses will meet to discuss our security needs and determine the best course of action. Continue reading “Zoom: Security changes”
On April 27, Zoom released Zoom 5.0 which provides enhanced security for meeting data. It is required to update to this version by May 30. After May 30, you will not be able to join meetings until you run the update. Zoom releases updates frequently. As of May 26, the latest update is 5.04.
It can be installed from your desktop client or from the Zoom Download Center.
Follow the instructions below to install the update from your desktop client:
Continue reading “Reminder: May 30 is the deadline to update to Zoom 5.0”
