The PeerFlow blog
Practical guides to sending files, chatting privately, calling, sharing your screen, working on someone else’s computer and meeting without the cost — all peer to peer, for freelancers, small teams and startups.
One App Instead of Five: How to Simplify Your Communication Tools
Every extra app is another login, another notification and another place where a conversation can hide. Here is a calm way to audit your tools and keep only what you need.
Read the articleTen Digital Privacy Habits for People Who Work From Home
Remote work moves the office into your living room, and your network, devices and habits become the company’s problem too. Ten simple habits make a big difference.
Read the articlePresent Your Screen in a Meeting Like a Pro
Sharing your screen is simple. Sharing it well takes five minutes of preparation. Here is how to avoid the usual embarrassments and keep your audience with you.
Read the articleHow to Access Your Office Computer From Home Securely
Files, software and licences often live on the office computer. Here is a safe, simple way to reach it from home, and the questions to ask your IT team before you do.
Read the articleRemote Desktop Through Firewalls and NAT: How Connections Really Work
Two computers want to talk, and a router or firewall stands in the way. Here is the plain-language story of NAT, direct paths, relays and why some networks block everything.
Read the articleP2P vs Cloud File Sharing: Which Is Better for Privacy?
Cloud storage and peer-to-peer transfer solve different problems. This comparison covers privacy, speed, cost and convenience, so you can pick the right tool each time.
Read the articleGetting Started With PeerFlow: Your First Ten Minutes
PeerFlow does seven things in one app. A good first ten minutes touches each of them. Here is a short tour that leaves you ready to use it for real.
Read the articleAll-in-One Communication App for Small Teams: Chat, Calls, Meetings, Files and Remote Desktop
Small teams often pay for a chat app, a meeting tool, a file-sharing service and a remote support program. One peer-to-peer app can do all four, with fewer logins and less data scattered around.
Read the articlePermissions PeerFlow Asks For and Why Each One Is Needed
When an app asks for permissions, it is fair to ask why. Here is what PeerFlow asks for the first time you open it, what each one is used for and what you lose by refusing.
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