Pause video feed in iChat

You’re conferencing with your boss, and realise that document you need is in the car, now rather than let him watch you make the mad dash for the car in a vain attempt to look somewhat professional, you can pause the chat and restart when ready without boss man ever havin’ a clue. 

To pause a video feed while chatting simply hold down the option key and the microphone icon will change into a pause button, click it and you’re all set.

I don’t use ichat myself, because I usually work in my underwear, and that’s best saved for text chat I find, but I’m sure this tip will come in handy for a bunch of you!

Thanks Dave for the tip.