Zoom Video Conference making my MBP SLOW

So I have a recent MacBook Pro,

and whenever I turn on the camera on zoom for classes it makes my MacBook SUPER LAGGY.

It only recently started happening.. not sure when..

anyone having the same problem?

Posted on Dec 4, 2020 12:08 PM

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Dec 10, 2020 10:53 AM in response to hmchun90

Hello hmchun90,

We're happy to help with the Zoom conferencing making your MacBook Pro move slow. First, we want to check for any Screen Time restrictions that may be enabled. In some cases app or communication limits can be the source of this trouble. Get the steps to check that here:

Use Screen Time on your Mac

Let us know the outcome, and we can go from there if needed.

Take care and be safe.

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