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Remember Skype?
Before Zoom took off, it was the go-to platform for video calls.
These days, other apps like Zoom have become everyone’s first choice for connecting with people over video.
Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek | Skype
But what about the other people I connect with on Skype who aren’t very tech-savvy?
Some of my friends and colleagues I often video chat with use macOS, while others use Linux.
Skype ensures that these differences inoperating systemsdon’t prevent us from connecting.
This is because Skype is available for almost every operating system and offers cross-platform support.
On top of that, you could even use Alexa to make Skype calls.
Microsoft also offered Skype support on Xbox until last year.
However, that app hadn’t been updated in eight years, so Microsoft ultimately removed Skype from Xbox.
Another popular video conferencing app, Google Meet, also recommends 3.6Mbps of bandwidth for maintaining high-quality video calls.
Reliable Security
Skype offersend-to-end encryptionfor video calls, regular calls, and instant messaging.
Additionally, Skype is backed by Microsoft, which is a well-established name in the tech market.
There have also been many incidents ofZoombombingin the past, where uninvited users crash video calls.
Skype’s Call Participant Limit
The basic Skype plan allows for up to 100 participants per call.
Skype doesn’t offer a separate business plan like Zoom, which boasts a 1,000-participant limit.
This integration definitely helps me a lot in different situations.
Additionally, Skype offers integrations with many third-party applications.
it’s possible for you to integrate it with Agile CRM, Lucid Meetings,Slack, and BigContacts.
These were some of the main reasons why I still prefer using Skype over any other video conferencing system.
