Video calling has become essential for staying in touch with family, friends and colleagues. In this article, you'll learn how to get started with the most popular video calling apps.

Zoom

Installing Zoom

1. Go to zoom.us/download
2. Download "Zoom Client for Meetings"
3. Install the program
4. Create a free account (optional for joining)

Joining a meeting

1. Click the link in the invitation
2. Or open Zoom and click "Join" and enter the Meeting ID
3. Enter the password if requested
4. Choose "Join with Video"

Starting a meeting

1. Open Zoom and click "New Meeting"
2. Click "Participants" and then "Invite" to invite others
3. Share the link via email or chat

Microsoft Teams

Installing Teams

1. Go to microsoft.com/teams
2. Click "Download Teams"
3. Install and log in with a Microsoft account

Starting a video call

1. Open Teams
2. Click "Meet" in the menu
3. Click "Start meeting"
4. Share the link with participants

FaceTime (Apple)

Making a FaceTime call

1. Open the FaceTime app
2. Tap the + symbol
3. Enter a name, email or phone number
4. Tap the video icon to start the call

FaceTime with Android/Windows users

1. Create a FaceTime link in the app
2. Share the link
3. Others can join via their browser

Tips for better video calls

• Lighting: Sit facing a light source, not with your back to it
• Background: Choose a neutral background or use virtual backgrounds
• Audio: Use headphones for better sound quality
• Connection: Use WiFi instead of mobile data if possible
• Mute: Mute your microphone when not speaking

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