Skype has always been the pioneer pf video calling, and conferencing way before WhatsApp and other calling platforms came into existence. However, in recent times Microsoft Skype has lagged behind more popular platforms like Zoom Video Conferencing and House party, which have gotten more in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Skype Meet Now: Microsoft Answer to Zoom
To combat the increasing competition and get back on its top spot, Skype has come with a new range of features to attract a more extensive set of people across all age groups. Microsoft has introduced a newer Skype, which makes the service more user friendly.
Complete Solution through Web Browser
The tech giant has now released what is called Skype Meet Now, a free to use software that does not require users to download any additional software. Skype Meet Now is a new version of Skype in which the users can work entirely in the web browser. They can create a new meeting easily on the web itself by merely selecting the Create a Free Meeting button and does not require any external plugins or downloads.
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‘Start a Free Meeting’ Button to Initiate Meeting
Once you select the Start a Free Meeting button, you are reacted to a link that can be shared with the participants, and there you can efficiently conduct a meeting. The users can also connect with the other participants on the call and start meeting.
Easy to Use without any Downloads or Installation
Skype Meet Now is extremely easy to use tool which helps in conducting the meeting in a jiffy. All the user needs are to start the session. The call participants may also join and connect without a Skype account to take part in the chat. A shared Link can be used to communicate with the meeting. Users who already have a Skype Client on their machine can open the session in the Skype App instead of a Web Browser.
Save Chats Up to 30 days
Skype Meet Now will be able to save the call and chats for up to 30 days in the Skype Meet Now. Around 50 Participants can join the call with ease. As per Microsoft, the Skype Meet Now is currently supported in the Microsoft Edge New Version and Microsoft Chrome.
Secure and Safe
House party and Zoom have become the frontrunners in the video conferencing arena right now amid the corona crisis; however, both platforms are facing massive security issues. Thus, users may prefer to switch back to the trusted and reliable Skype. Microsoft has already said that there has been a high surge in Skype users for the last few weeks.