for a list of video calling apps for different purposes go to pocket-lint.com and search "best free video calling apps 2020." tech connection stay social and safe tech tools to help you keep connected with family and friends by marc saltzman sevag sagherian ust because you may be practicing self-isolation doesn't mean you like video calls allows us to stay connected during the covid-19 pan- each other get through this crisis services are available on your favorite so it's possible to virtually socialize with fitness classes and even doctor visits here are some helpful tips to make it work choose what video calling service to go free version has a time limit of up to 40 invite to friends from within the app-to arrange for a time to video call or send need to explain how to join calling can be somewhat bandwidth good lighting in the room so others can don't have to hold it the entire time marc saltzman is a leading high-tech reporter and author he's on twitter @marc_saltzman saltzman will answer selected questions in that unpublished questions cannot be answered individually email connection acostco.com please include "tech connection" in the subject line costco connection games and clubs is no cost to play someone who lives elsewhere can watch the same netflix chrome browser and free technology can help you the houseparty app combines video calling and fun multiplayer games you can play together while costco offers smartphones through the wireless centers in the you'll find new routers for the latest in wi-fi performance in the warehouses and on costco.com netflix party "extension" for chrome can borrow books from your club on facebook or another platform to discuss your weekly read.-ms