Hasta La Gadget!

With everyone doing video conferences to keep in touch these days, we’re getting a look into everyone’s homes. If you don’t want people to see how much of a slob you are, or just don’t want them to see your stuff, a good virtual background can come in handy. While you could go with a relaxing beach scene or a mountain range, I think these Star Wars backgrounds are much better.

LucasFilm recently released more than 30 different backgrounds, optimized for software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The collection includes everything from the wispy skies of Cloud City, to the destroyed ruins of the Death Star. I’ve been doing most of my meetings inside of the Millennium Falcon, with an occasional sunset visit to Jakku.

You can download all of the free backgrounds over on the StarWars website. They also make great wallpaper for your computer screen.

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