'Hello, Tom? Tom, yes, we can see you, but we can't hear you.
Try hitting unmute.
No, wait a minute - I think it might be star six.
Try star six, Tom.
Tom? TRY STAR SIX TO UNMUTE." This is actually how one of my teleconference calls went this past week.
I suspect I'm not alone.
Much of Ireland is losing its remote working virginity in a familiar fashion - with mistimed extensions, unreliable accessories and a mild feeling of frustration after it all.