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.
Video Call Bandwidth: How Much Internet Do You Really Need?
Video calls feel like they need a fast connection, but a stable one matters more. Here are realistic numbers, why upload speed is the secret, and how to improve a weak link.
Read the articleFree Voice and Video Calls: Why Peer-to-Peer Calling Is Clearer and More Private
When a call goes straight from your device to theirs, there is no server in the middle to add delay or listen in. Here is how peer-to-peer audio and video calling works and how to get the best quality.
Read the articleRemote Desktop Tips: Screen Quality, Shortcuts and Working Comfortably
Remote work is full of small frictions: a blurry picture, shortcuts that go to the wrong computer, a second monitor that is missing. Here is how to smooth them out.
Read the articleQR Code File Transfer: How Scanning a Code Sends Your Files
Scan a square, and a file starts moving. It feels like magic, but the idea is simple. Here is what a QR code actually does in a file transfer and why it is safe.
Read the articleInstall PeerFlow on Android and Keep It Updated
Installing an app from a website instead of a store is safe when you know the steps. Here is how to install PeerFlow on Android, set it up and keep it current.
Read the articleEnd-to-End Encrypted Chat Explained: What It Means and How PeerFlow Does It
Many apps say they are encrypted, but that can mean very different things. Here is what end-to-end encryption really guarantees, and how peer-to-peer chat takes privacy further.
Read the articleChoosing a WhatsApp Alternative: A Checklist for Privacy and Practicality
Switching messenger is easy. Getting your friends to switch is hard. This checklist helps you choose an alternative that is private enough and practical enough to stick.
Read the articleCamera Not Working in a Video Call? Quick Fixes for Phones and PCs
A black rectangle where your face should be is embarrassing and easy to fix. Work through these checks in order and you will usually have video again within minutes.
Read the articleIs Remote Desktop Safe? How to Protect Yourself and Your Computer
Remote desktop is a powerful tool, and scammers know it. Here is what actually makes a session safe, which habits protect you, and what to look for in any remote access software.
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