Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom Video was primarily used by businesses and universities. These days Zoom is being used by people of all ages.
This instructional video explains how to install the Zoom application or app onto a personal computer. You can download step-by-step instructions here.
Also, if you are using a mobile device, there are several other apps you can use to video chat with the important people in your life:
- Duo by Google
- Facebook Messenger*
- FaceTime by Apple (for iPads and iPhones only)
- Skype by Microsoft*
- What’s App by Facebook*
*Usable both on mobile devices and PCs.
Android and iPhone Video options
These are five of the most common Android and iPhone Video options. Each one has a limited number of callers allowed.
FaceTime
by Apple

32 Callers
Facebook
Messenger

50 Callers
What’s App
by Facebook

4 Callers
Duo
by Google

12 Callers
Skype
by Microsoft

50 Callers
Zoom Meeting
by Zoom

49 Callers – 1 Host

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Have you used internet-based video conference software to stay in touch during social distancing?
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