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.

Screen sharing4 min read

Present 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.

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Calls4 min read

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.

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Meetings3 min read

Free Video Meetings With No Sign-Up for Guests and No Time Limit

Most meeting tools make guests install an app or create an account, and cap free calls. Here is how to run a simple, private meeting where guests just click a link.

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Meetings3 min read

Online Classroom Video Meetings for Tutors and Small Coaching Groups

A tutor with ten students needs a simple classroom, not a learning platform. Here is how to run small online classes with a meeting link, a waiting room and a clear routine.

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Meetings3 min read

How to Record an Online Meeting and Keep the Video Private

Recordings are useful for people who missed a meeting, and risky when they end up in the wrong place. Here is how to record on your own device and keep control of the video.

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Meetings3 min read

Google Meet Alternative: Free Video Meetings Guests Join Without an Account

Free video meeting tools often cap meeting length or want everyone signed in. See how a simple link-based alternative works for small teams, clients and freelancers.

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Meetings4 min read

Meeting Links Explained: How They Work and How Long They Last

A meeting link looks simple, but it answers some real questions: who can use it, can the host return, and when does it stop working? Here are the answers.

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Meetings4 min read

Waiting Rooms in Video Meetings: Why They Matter and How to Use Them

A link that anyone can use is convenient and risky. A waiting room keeps the convenience and lets you decide who is let in. Here is how it works and when to use it.

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Meetings4 min read

Virtual Meeting Etiquette: Twelve Habits Small Teams Appreciate

Nobody writes the rules of online meetings, yet everybody notices when they are broken. Here are twelve small habits that make video meetings pleasant for everyone.

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