Zoom has certainly become a leader in videoconferencing and video calling during the coronavirus outbreak; Zoom offers free 40-minute conference calls with up to 100 participants, and many people enjoy using this tool to stay in touch and swap Zoom backgrounds

However, the company has not yet launched a new Zoom service

However, there are serious questions about Zoom's security and privacy issues, only some of which the company has addressed to date to take advantage of Zoom's problems, Skype has rolled out Skype Meet Now calling, which does not require sign-up or installation

The following are some of the issues the company has addressed

Here's how it works: Meet Now allows you to create a free, unique link with one click to host a conference call You can then share that link with your participants and enjoy unlimited meetings over Skype; according to Microsoft, which owns Skype, the conference link does not expire and can be used at any time

According to Skype, you will be able to take advantage of Skype's features during a video conference This includes the ability to record the call and save it for later; Skype will store the recording for 30 days It also allows users to blur the background before entering the call, which is useful for those who don't have a neat home office or have pets or children jumping in and out of the frame

Skype Meet Now allows you to share your screen at any time, making it easy to collaborate with colleagues or share a group presentation

Meet Now can be used on any device with the Skype application installed and does not require a Skype account to join a call; calls can also be placed using the Skype web client