Note: This guide is designed to help Lessonspace users achieve the best experience on our platform, especially for video and background effects. However, the steps also apply to any browser-based app.
Why Enable Hardware Acceleration
Hardware acceleration allows your browser to use your computer’s GPU (graphics card) for visual tasks, instead of relying only on the CPU. This can:
Improve the performance of Lessonspace video sessions
Enable smoother background blur and virtual background effects
Reduce lag during high-demand video calls
Note: When prompted by Lessonspace, be sure to enable hardware acceleration for best results with virtual backgrounds and then reload your classroom link. If you experience choppy video or slow background effects, make sure hardware acceleration is turned on.
Enable Hardware Acceleration in Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three dots (More) in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > System. (Or search for: chrome://settings/system)
Toggle Use graphics acceleration when available to On.
Click Relaunch to restart Chrome and apply the change.
Enable hardware acceleration in Safari
In Safari, graphics (hardware) acceleration is automatically enabled starting from macOS Catalina (version 10.15) and cannot be manually turned on or off. The system manages it for you, ensuring optimal video and background effects performance in Lessonspace without any user intervention.