Do you still need Zoom and Teams

Ah, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. These, along with FaceTime, were the unsung heroes of the pandemic, single-handedly keeping the world connected while we all huddled in our pajama bottoms. From awkwardly muted team meetings to the inevitable “You’re on mute” chorus, these platforms turned our living rooms into offices, classrooms, and social hubs. But now, as the world is transitioning back to face-to-face interactions, these once-mighty apps are starting to gather virtual dust. So, what do we do when yesterday’s saviors become today’s clutter? It’s time to bid them adieu. Well not FaceTime, obliviously.

So, if you are reading this and saying to yourself…”yeah, I haven’t used those in years…” it might be time to look at removing them from your mac and making some space.

Say Goodbye to Zoom

1. Open Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your Dock to open a new Finder window.
2. Navigate to Applications: In the Finder sidebar, select Applications to view all installed applications.
3. Find Zoom: Scroll through your applications until you find the Zoom app.
4. Move to Trash: Drag the Zoom app icon to the Trash in your Dock. Alternatively, you can right-click on the Zoom icon and select Move to Trash.
5. Empty Trash: Right-click on the Trash icon and select Empty Trash to permanently delete Zoom from your Mac.

Say Farewell, Microsoft Teams

1. Open Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your Dock to open a new Finder window.
2. Navigate to Applications: In the Finder sidebar, select Applications to view all installed applications.
3. Find Microsoft Teams: Scroll through your applications until you find the Microsoft Teams app.
4. Move to Trash: Drag the Microsoft Teams app icon to the Trash in your Dock. Alternatively, you can right-click on the Microsoft Teams icon and select Move to Trash.
5. Empty Trash: Right-click on the Trash icon and select Empty Trash to permanently delete Microsoft Teams from your Mac.

While Zoom and Teams played a crucial role during the pandemic, helping us stay connected, their importance may be waning as we move back to in-person interactions. But who knows? They might just be lying dormant, waiting for the next global event to remind us of their digital prowess. Until then, decluttering your Mac can be a refreshing step toward embracing a post-pandemic world, keeping in mind that a new version is only a download away.