Ever forget to hit mute after talking in a virtual meeting? That’s how office legends are made — and not the good kind. Here’s a tech tip that will spare you from the truly embarrassing moments — like realizing you just gave your “brilliant” idea to the void, or worse, broadcasting your dog’s dramatic serenade, your keyboard-smash typing, or your muttered “this meeting could’ve been an email”.

Here’s your fix: In Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet, when you’re muted, pressing and holding the Spacebar instantly un-mutes you. The moment you let go, you’re muted again.

It’s basically a “push-to-talk” button — perfect for forgetting to re-mute, quick comments, answering a question, or chiming in without fumbling for the mute icon.