Optimizing BigPicture performance during screen sharing

Contents:

1 Browser
2 Call Settings
3 Hardware & System

When using BigPicture during screen sharing, you might notice a slowdown in performance. To help you maintain a smooth experience, we've compiled a list of practical tips to optimize your browser, call settings, and hardware. By following these suggestions, you can enhance BigPicture’s performance and ensure your screen-sharing sessions run more efficiently.

Browser

Close unnecessary browser tabs.
Having too many open tabs can slow down your browser. Close any tabs you don’t need.
Uninstall unused extensions.
Browser extensions can use a lot of resources and slow down your browser. Remove any extensions you don’t use often.
Disable hardware acceleration.
Turn off hardware acceleration in your browser settings to save resources and improve performance.

Call Settings

Disable visual effects in screen-sharing apps.
Turning off animations and visual effects can improve performance during meetings.
Turn off other people’s cameras.
Disabling the video feed of other participants can reduce the load on your system.
Turn off your camera.
If you don’t need to be on video, consider turning off your camera to boost performance.

Hardware & System

Check if your system meets the requirements.
Make sure your computer meets BigPicture's system requirements. Refer to the BigPicture Sizing Guide | BigPicture users for more information.
Close unused applications.
Close any apps you’re not using to free up memory and processing power.
Disconnect external monitors.
Disconnecting extra monitors can help free up system resources and improve performance. For Intel Mac users, refer to this discussion thread for more information.
Clean your laptop’s fans or use a cooling pad.
Dusty or blocked fans can cause your laptop to overheat and slow down. Clean the fans or use a cooling pad to prevent overheating. For Intel Mac users, refer to Google Meet support for more information.

By following these tips, you can help improve the performance of BigPicture during screen sharing.