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Using Jitsi

We've been testing Jitsi for video chat because of the unlimited time that it offers compared to Zoom. Here are a few tricks we've learned so far:

On a computer:

  • You don't need to download anything since Jitsi runs straight from the browser.
  • Jitsi seems a bit CPU-hungry so you should close all other programs during the meeting.
  • Use headphones instead of the laptop's speaker to helps reduce feedback for others.

Getting Started

  • In your browser, type the URL we emailed you and enter the password when prompted, then confirm which camera and microphone you want to use.
  • Before joining the meeting:, enter your name and callsign, and put yourself on mute.

During The Meeting

  • Stay muted unless you're the one talking to reduce the amount of background noise / feedback.
  • We'll also be using the “raise hand” function if we need to vote on anything.

On a mobile device

  • You can download the Jitsi app instead of using the browser.
  • We've notice some devices create a lot of feedback when using the device's speakers so headphones are a must.

Some general advise

  • Put yourself on mute when you're not talking to reduce the background noise / feedback.
howto/jitsi.1599404368.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/09/06 07:59 by va7fi