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 Three apps to help keep you connected

The Covid-19 virus has us all spending a lot of time at home.  If you are doing it on your own, it can start to feel lonely.  Even for those who do have someone to pass the time with, we still miss our friends and family.

Here are 3 free apps you can download today to help keep in touch with the ones you love.

Skype

Skype has been around a long time and is available on several devices, such as phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs.  Skype allows you to make video calls, chat by sending instant messages, share photos and videos, and even make voice calls.  Skype is great for large groups as you can have anywhere from 1 to 24 people in a video call.

Facebook Messenger

Messenger is a popular app for good reason. It is available on IOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.  The app will work well for pretty much every digital communication you may want to have with your friends and family. You can make video calls with up to 8 people and no call duration limit.  You are also able to send messages, share photos and videos, create stickers and more.  Keep in mind that a Facebook account is required to use Messenger.

Marco Polo

Marco Polo is available on Android and IOS and lets you connect one on one or in a group.  Instead of chatting live, you can send video messages back and forth. You can doodle on the videos and add filters, as well as just send a text when you are not able to use video.  I find this app great for those who have a busy life and are always on the move. You can open the app up whenever you have time to see the videos you were sent.  There is no limit on how long the videos can be.  Whether you just wanted to say hi or tell a story, you are covered.

There are so many more apps out there that have a lot of the same features as these.  But, because of their ease of use and, of course being free, these are my favorite to use.  What apps do you use to keep in touch?  Let us know down in the comment section.

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