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> they bury the no-install, run-in-browser link

I wrote a browser extension that will transparently redirect all zoom links to user their web client:

https://github.com/arkadiyt/zoom-redirector

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love this extension. we recommend it for everyone at work as the zoom client is banned.

What do you then do about the horrible performance of zoom in chrome?

For me, the sound becomes unintelligible as soon as someone shares his screen.

Try a different browser. On Mac, Safari is much more resource efficient than Chrome for example. On Windows I'm not sure, but it can't hurt t give FF a try.

Last I checked FF was not even supported :)

Looks supported now

It has been supported for at least a month, probably two. I didn't (have to) use Zoom before that, thankfully.

N=1, but it works great in Firefox on Linux and doesn't use noticeably more resources that what I usually see with video calls.

Haven't had this problem. And in general, we try to get people to use whereby (also the web version), which we've been very happy with.

You recommend using the extension to circumvent your employer banning your use of Zoom, while at work?

He said they banned the zoom client, not the zoom service.

It's wild to me how many companies are happy for everyone to have that client installed, despite usually having otherwise completely onerous security policies in other areas.

That's brilliant, thank you for making me aware of this!

I thought they removed the in-browser link? Does your extension still work?

According to a different comment it is hidden by default.

Likewise, I could swear that the first couple of times I had to use Zoom there was a clean/clear/large font option to "use web", and after some time they must have removed it (or changd the font to white and set it to 3).

I use WindowsFirewallControl (WFC) by BiniSoft (think ZoneAlarmPro) and "Allow" very specific executables to reach the internet. In that case, the Install/Uninstall.exe would cause an alarm, and I would (of course) "Block" it.

I know this is not a solution for (ahem) elderly, but it can work for the majority of 'us'.

The in-browser link is hidden till you click the button to launch the zoom client app. Then, the link appears.

> The in-browser link is hidden till you click the button to launch the zoom client app. Then, the link appears.

As someone who doesn't use Zoom, this gobsmacked me.

Thank you.

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