A software to put an end to interminable Zooms by simulating parasitic noises

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This is the goal of Sam Lavigne, an American artist and teacher, as well as the inventor of the Zoom Escaper.

This software makes it possible to interfere with videoconferences with parasitic noises.

If all goes well, joining the meeting will become so unbearable for other members that they either end it as soon as possible or give the user an early exit voucher.

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The software is halfway between humor and seriousness.

Some sounds, offered by Zoom Escape, are clearly a joke, such as the imitation of a crying man or that of a person urinating.

Others, on the contrary, can be real alibis for expressly leaving a meeting, such as baby noises or faking a bad connection.

To install it, just go to ZoomEscaper.com, download VB-cable and choose this software as the microphone output.

A small table is then displayed with the different sounds available.

They can be engaged one at a time or several at the same time for maximum effect.

Likewise, the sound levels of each noise can be adjusted individually.

This does not mute the microphone and therefore does not prevent you from continuing to speak.

Normally, unless you know about the deception, the software is undetectable.

This tool, which should make “

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However, it cannot be installed on all browsers, in particular Firefox.

In light of the glowing comments on Twitter, Zoom Escape seems to meet a real need on the part of users, some even going so far as to promise it, with humor, a Nobel Peace Prize.

But there is a flip side: any sound of a baby crying or a dog barking will now be suspect.