[Software]Connected despite physical distance for 2021

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The new normal "product of the pandemic" leads us to communicate virtually. SPECIAL
The new normal "product of the pandemic" leads us to communicate virtually. SPECIAL

As a result of the pandemic and the priority of staying in the greatest possible isolation as a preventive measure to avoid contagion of COVID-19, digital communication platforms have become po[CENSORED]r throughout the world not only as a safe option to hold "meetings" in school and work areas, they have also positioned themselves as a way of coexistence with loved ones for more relaxing and fun encounters.

For work and student activities, the platforms have increasingly equipped their tools, applications and web pages to have greater capacity, ease and immediacy to share documents, presentations and talks totally in real time, factors that can also be applied so that meetings virtual games with the family are more dynamic and personalized.

Among the main advantages of video conferences is that the main host can control who accesses the meeting from anywhere in the world, you can create direct invitations and determine when each participant can join the talks.

To avoid chaos and do not understand anything about the videoconference because everyone wants to participate at the same time, most applications offer the possibility of silencing or "turning off" the users' cameras to generate a more orderly environment and everyone has the possibility of talks .

Remember that betting on videoconferences will allow you to save time and expenses in transfers, the platforms in their free version do not limit the number of times you can create meetings. Remember that all the tools offer “pro” versions with cost, where special functions are added for the transmission of audio and video, an unlimited number of members to the meeting and there are no restrictions on time.

CLASSIC

Skype
It is one of the most used platforms in the world for more informal video conferencing and its tools are constantly updated to improve the quality of its audio and video. It is regularly part of the Microsoft package for computers.

KING IN THE NEW NORMALITY

Zoom
Without a doubt, this platform was installed as the queen of options for virtual meetings and its basic features to share screen and enable chat between participants in real time, it is ideal for meetings with more than five users and although the version free limits the time in which the meeting can be active, it is worth purchasing its professional version so that the time of the "conviviality" lasts as long as desired without restrictions.

One of the biggest advantages of Zoom is that you can use it from the computer to have a better view of the participants, but its app version for devices such as tablets or cell phones is also ideal if the meeting will be short.

TO REACH

Whatsapp
Although the quality of the internet you have determines a lot the quality of the video calls in this application, its basic audio and image tools are perfect for more intimate virtual meetings for two participants; in some countries there are more professional and paid versions to be able to include more than two users without any problem.

THE POWER OF THE LEADER

Google Hangout
Through its “Hangouts” tool, Google also allows you to automatically generate virtual meetings from your Gmail account and the list of contacts that you have added among your senders. Its stability in audio and image is effective and you can also share files immediately, you can also save the video -only on YouTube- of the meeting and share it with those who were not present if you need it.

POWERFUL AND OPTIMIZED

Microsoft Teams
Although this platform has stood out for its great utility for more academic and work meetings that require exchanging files of great weight in audio, video and photographs, it has also become a great ally for family gatherings and the facilities it offers you to control who They participate in the meeting, open different areas or groups of guests even if they cannot find the app or are registered with Microsoft.