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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://

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

robomc 6y ago
love this extension. we recommend it for everyone at work as the zoom client is banned.
- panpanna 6y ago
  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.
  - donkeyd 6y ago
    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.
    - panpanna 6y ago
      Last I checked FF was not even supported :)
      - rbg246 6y ago
        Looks supported now
      - krageon 6y ago
        It has been supported for at least a month, probably two. I didn't (have to) use Zoom before that, thankfully.
    - franga2000 6y ago
      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.
  - robomc 6y ago
    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.
- jamaicahest 6y ago
  You recommend using the extension to circumvent your employer banning your use of Zoom, while at work?
  - garmaine 6y ago
    He said they banned the zoom client, not the zoom service.
    - robomc 6y ago
      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.
andrewnicolalde 6y ago
That's brilliant, thank you for making me aware of this!
lboc 6y ago
Thank you.
dheera 6y ago
I thought they removed the in-browser link? Does your extension still work?
- RealStickman_ 6y ago
  According to a different comment it is hidden by default.
- HenryBemis 6y ago
  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'.
- londons_explore 6y ago
  The in-browser link is hidden till you click the button to launch the zoom client app. Then, the link appears.
  - croon 6y ago
    > 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.

robomc 6y ago

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

panpanna 6y ago
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.
- donkeyd 6y ago
  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.
  - panpanna 6y ago
    Last I checked FF was not even supported :)
    - rbg246 6y ago
      Looks supported now
    - krageon 6y ago
      It has been supported for at least a month, probably two. I didn't (have to) use Zoom before that, thankfully.
  - franga2000 6y ago
    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.
- robomc 6y ago
  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.
jamaicahest 6y ago
You recommend using the extension to circumvent your employer banning your use of Zoom, while at work?
- garmaine 6y ago
  He said they banned the zoom client, not the zoom service.
  - robomc 6y ago
    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.

andrewnicolalde 6y ago

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

lboc 6y ago

Thank you.

dheera 6y ago

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

RealStickman_ 6y ago
According to a different comment it is hidden by default.
HenryBemis 6y ago
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'.
londons_explore 6y ago
The in-browser link is hidden till you click the button to launch the zoom client app. Then, the link appears.
- croon 6y ago
  > 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.