Microsoft might have cracked the most important part of video calls — new update could potentially hide all your embarassing apps and pop-ups

Having to hide or mute apps or programs when on a video conferencing call or meeting for fear of embarrassing messages or pop-ups could soon be a thing of the past, if a new project from Microsoft comes to fruition.

The company is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to fully hide specific apps when on a Microsoft Teams call, meaning you should be safe from alerts or notifications popping up that you would much rather keep private.

The patent for the feature was spotted by WindowsReport, which noted that the feature might not be limited to the desktop, or to the Windows operating system as a whole, meaning any app or feature could be completely hidden, saving you from having to explain exactly what that WhatsApp message or Slack DM meant to your boss.

Hide it all

Windows users are currently able to minimize apps ...