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title: "Optimizing BigPicture performance during screen sharing"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/SPM/1918701470/Optimizing%20BigPicture%20performance%20during%20screen%20sharing"
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> Macro (aura-html)

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](https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/22543012795799-Troubleshooting-How-to-Disable-Hardware-Acceleration-on-Your-Browser) 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 [https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918535738](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918535738) page 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](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252811136?sortBy=best) 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](https://support.google.com/meet/thread/151976829/google-meet-causes-all-cpus-to-be-used-and-system-slowness-on-macos-monterey?hl=en) for more information.

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