Like many people, I’d barely touched Zoom before the pandemic started. Then many of us moved into Zoom World even as the service struggled, added features, got rid of bugs, and closed security holes.

But that was 2020! Zoom hasn’t taken a break in improving its software and back-end services since early 2020, and I documented many changes through the version 1.3 release of Take Control of Zoom in April 2021.

When I dug into thoroughly updating the book in July, I discovered that Zoom hadn’t just added a few new features, but it had revised the user interface, options, or fundamental operations for dozens and dozens of parts of the program and administrative management.

We decided to produce Take Control of Zoom, Second Edition, to put a new stick in the sand for this similar seeming but somewhat different set of apps and connecting service. The book includes a three-page list of all the changes made in the last several months, if that gives you any indication!

If you’ve been using Zoom all along, the second edition will help you find answers that are often hard to discover or missing from Zoom’s online documentation. (Their support docs haven’t changed as much as everything else.) But you’ll also learn to master features you have used in passing and need to know how to use as a participant or a meeting host or support co-host in a meeting. Here’s how we discuss this edition on the book’s catalog page:

“The rise of Zoom during the pandemic has made many of us comfortable with this popular videoconferencing software. But the differences in Zoom from one platform to the next, the long list of complex features, and a constant stream of updates make it challenging to master. Take Control of Zoom, Second Edition provides a comprehensive look at Zoom from start to finish. Beginners will learn everything they need to get started, while more advanced users will sharpen their skills and discover new tricks. Everyone will benefit from extensive details on privacy and security.”

Get your copy today!

Owners of version 1.3 get a free update; people who bought any version before April 2021 receive a low-cost upgrade. If you haven’t received an email about that, contact Take Controls Books directly and they’ll get back to you with the details.