Picture this: you’re in the middle of a crucial video call, presenting your latest project updates with confidence and poise.

Suddenly, a notification pops up on your screen. It’s a message from your partner, not-so-subtly mentioning the mess your child made in their morning tantrum. Or maybe it’s a reminder from your gym about how long it’s been since your last visit.

Awkward, right?

We’ve all been there—trying to maintain professionalism on video calls while secretly dreading those unexpected pop-ups that could steal the spotlight. Fortunately, Microsoft is reportedly working on a solution that might just save us all from these embarrassing situations.

Imagine being able to completely hide certain apps while you’re on a Teams call. No more intrusive notifications or embarrassing reminders popping up at the worst possible moments.

So, how does this new feature work? Instead of simply minimizing apps to the taskbar as a temporary fix, Microsoft’s upcoming feature would fully hide them from view. This means no more unexpected surprises or blush-inducing moments during your meetings.

And there’s more! This feature isn’t just about avoiding awkwardness—it could also enhance your device’s performance. By keeping these apps hidden in the background, your computer’s resources and processing power are freed up, which could lead to smoother video calls.

If you’ve ever found yourself hurriedly closing apps and browser windows to ensure a smooth call, this new feature could be a game-changer. It allows you to focus entirely on your conversation without worrying about embarrassing distractions or technical issues.

While we’re excited about the potential of this new feature, we’ll have to wait and see if it becomes a reality. We’ll be watching the official Microsoft 365 roadmap for any updates and will keep you posted.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for ways to make your business’s video calls run more smoothly, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!