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Zoom can help you connect with friends and coworkers, featuring chat, meetings, video webinars, conference rooms, and more. Zoom was founded in 2011 and became the go-to virtual meeting software during the COVID pandemic in 2020 and became a household name.

Zoom makes video conferencing easy. Once you have installed Zoom, you can create an account and start a chat by sharing the code or join an existing meeting with the code provided to you.

Freemium (Zoom is free up to 100 participants and 40 minutes.)

Release Notes

New and enhanced features

    General features
        Support for gender pronouns - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        If enabled by account admins and added to their profile by either the user directly or through SAML mapping, a user’s gender pronouns are displayed in their contact card and as part of their display name in meetings and webinars.
        Scheduling privilege and alternative host between linked master/sub accounts - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Users can add alternative hosts and assign scheduling privileges to other users who are in the same organization, now including users in sub-accounts and the master account. Account owners and admins must link the master/sub account in IM settings to see this account-level setting.
        Authentication profile enhancement: Domain block-list - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Configured at the account, group, and user-level settings, users authenticated with a specific domain are blocked from joining meetings and webinars hosted by this account.
        Consistent date formatting - macOS, iOS
        Date formatting for chats, meetings, and call logs are adjusted to align with date formatting used in other desktop and mobile versions.
        Improved iPad visual experience - iOS (iPad only)
        Various enhancements to the visual experience of the Zoom mobile app on iPads, taking advantage of the additional screen space and aligning some items with the desktop experience.
        Update to ARM version of desktop client - Windows
        When a user installs the non-ARM version of the desktop client, they will be prompted to update to the ARM version of the client. This prompt is disabled if AutoUpdate is disabled through admin install of MSI or GPO options.
        Note: The ARM version of the client does not currently support Virtual Background.
    Meeting/webinar features
        Custom video filters - Windows, macOS, iOS
        Account admins can upload custom frame or foreground stickers for users on their account to use. Images must be in either PNG or JPG file format and can be up to 1 MB in size.
        Request Live Transcription enablement as participant - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Meeting participants and webinar attendees can request the host enable Live Transcription, avoiding interrupting the host to request this verbally or through chat. This can be also requested anonymously.
        Pairing with Zoom Rooms on Zoom desktop client - Windows, macOS
        Users can pair their desktop client with their Zoom Rooms or Zoom for Home device. When a meeting is started on the desktop client, users can choose to start the meeting on the paired device.
        NDI live streaming consent - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Participants are notified when live streaming through an NDI device begins, providing them the option to consent or leave the meeting.
        Hide full transcript panel - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        When enabled through web settings, the side-panel that displays the full transcript of Closed Captioning or Live Transcription is disabled. Captioning is only visible in the video window of the meeting or webinar.
        Secure share with window filtering - Windows
        Found in the Advanced section of the Screen Share settings, this additional screen capture mode prevents background information, such as windows seen when minimizing a window and maximizing another, from being unintentionally shared. This will only share the content of the window.
        Potential security issue warning during share - Linux
        When using Zoom in certain Linux distros with the Xfce desktop manager, Zoom warns the user when sharing that background information, such as windows seen when minimizing a window and maximizing another, may be visible to others. The Security icon changes color and provides further information.
        Ask to confirm leaving a meeting support for mobile - Android, iOS
        The mobile app includes the Ask to confirm when leaving a meeting option. This functions the same as it does on the desktop client.
    Meeting features
        Information Barrier enhancement: Support for Breakout Rooms - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Breakout Rooms can be used when the Information Barrier feature is enabled, allowing use of breakout sessions while preventing unauthorized sensitive data from being shared.
        Note: This feature is dependent on a web release scheduled for July 3, 2021.
        Share screen to all Breakout Rooms - Windows, macOS, Linux
        When sharing screen in the main session, the host or co-host can share their screen to all active Breakout Rooms. Any active sharing in the breakout sessions are interrupted and any annotation or whiteboarding prompts the sharer to save them before viewing the shared screen from the host. Host and participants must be on version 5.7.0 or higher to utilize and see this feature.
    Webinar features
        Webinar File Transfer enhancement: file type and panelists restrictions - Windows, macOS, Linux
        Account owners and admins can control file sharing in webinars, disabling entirely or restricting it to webinar hosts or panelists to share files in a webinar, as well as allowing specific file types and file size.
    Chat features
        Improvements to chat sidebar - Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
        Various improvements to the chat sidebar, including: Separate sections for starred messages/contacts, single- and multi-user chats, and named channels, quick access icons for @me mentions, bookmarked messages, files, and contact requests, and changing the icon for named channels to #. Lastly, starred messages will now be referred to as bookmarked messages, to differentiate from starred contacts and channels.
        Record and send a voice message support for Linux - Linux
        Users can now record and send a voice message in a one-on-one chat or a channel.
        Enhanced data privacy notification for chat channels with enhanced chat encryption - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Channel members are provided additional information regarding what information can be seen by others who are not members of the channel.
    Phone features
        Display additional phone numbers in user contact card - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Users that have multiple numbers associated with their profile (work number, personal number, etc) will have these additional numbers shown on their contact card, and when clicked upon, will initiate a call to that number.
        Enhancements to invite by phone - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Users can use search through their directory of users when inviting participants by phone. They can also enable options to play greeting before the call is connected and require the participant to press 1 before begin connected. Users with Zoom Phone can change their caller ID before inviting by phone.
        Check connection to Zoom Phone server- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        Users can access Statistics settings to check their connection to the Zoom Phone server to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
        Enhancement to call logs - Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
        If a call queue member makes a call using the call queue’s direct phone number, the associated call log entry will show the call queue’s direct phone number. Previously, call logs only displayed the member’s direct phone number.

Resolved issues

    Minor bug fixes
    Security enhancements
    Resolved an issue regarding a slight delay in virtual background when joining a meeting - Windows, macOS
    Resolved an issue for a subset of users regarding hiding self-view in fullscreen - Linux
    Resolved an issue with the video playback feature and stereo audio in a video - Windows, macOS
    Resolved an issue for a subset of users regarding presenter view of a shared Powerpoint presentation - Windows
    Resolved an issue regarding link preview inconsistencies - Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

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This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by our users.

Download: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases

https://signal.org/

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AdiRC is a handy and useful application designed to help you easily connect to a channel / server and start chating with your friends. AdiRC is a small and fast application designed to be a powerful IRC client.

AdiIRC stores all its settings in text files, this way you can grab the adiirc folder and put in on a usb device or external harddrive. Take all your settings and servers with you everywhere!

Freeware

Changelog

    Added some context for syntax highlighting expression operators in the new editor
    Fixed some more syntax highlight issues in the new editor
    CTRL + K color dialog is not DPI aware
    /hop doesn't part channels correctly in some cases
    Broken custom main icon can cause a about dialog crash
    Loading themes in Theme manager can cause a crash in some cases
    $editbox() add new parameter "editor"
    /editbox add new parameter -E
    Add option to set context for custom shorcuts
    Add filter/search field in Options -> Shortcuts
    Scale Options -> Shortcuts datagrids with options dialog size
    Add support for IRCv3 005 token UTF8ONLY
    Add Mixxx now playing support
    Add new identifier $fupdate
    $nickcolor variable doesn't work for user message prefix
    channel links in Server/Channel Monitor Panels are not parsed correctly
    Topic changes from servers doesn't work properly
    Server right-click menu should show "Disconnect" while auto re-connecting
    $longip() returns incorrect values
    Add .type property for $did() to return the ID type
    Passive DCC SEND is not working properly
    $ialmark() returns wrong value in some cases
    Saving Monitor Panels data can cause a crash in some cases
    Treebar show tree lines mode can cause a crash on some systems
    Add Serverlist option to track users away status per network

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Whats new:>>

This update fixes a few bugs, and makes some behind-the-scenes changes to make sure Signal Desktop is running smoothly.

Download: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases

https://signal.org/

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Telegram Desktop is an easy-to-use, secure messaging and VoIP service. The program can be installed on multiple locations and devices, and will synchronize with all connected tools. It supports broadcast messages, huge chat rooms and can transfer any file type, up to 1.5 gigs each.

Note that the program requires to a working phone number.

License: GPLv3

Whats new:>>

    Added ability to mix together bold, italic and other formatting.
    Fix voice chats and video calls OpenGL with some drivers on Windows.
    Several bug fixes.

https://telegram.org/

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Whats new:>>

This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by our users. Thanks for your reports!

Download: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases

https://signal.org/

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Whats new:>>

    Changed to new Emotes API (at least partially, the new API does not contain everything), which should allow you to use animated emotes you have access to
    Removed twitchemotes.com API (because it was turned off), resulting in less emote info in some places

https://chatty.github.io/#download

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TeamTalk is a feature-rich conferencing application aimed at providing everyone a VoIP solution regardless of connection speed. Includes video conferencing, desktop sharing, file sharing, audio streaming, recording, and much more. Audio push-to-talk and audio detection are both available. Features include quality controls, packetloss resistance, de-noising of outgoing audio, 3D positioning of sound, and much more.

Note: The program includes some default connections with available channels and connection tools in an IRC-like interface but does not have topics or areas-of-interest common to IRC networks.

Freeware

Changelog

Accessible Windows Client
- Single file audio recording can now include media file streams
- Fixed possible crash when saving preferences and playback mode for Sound Events has "All at once" selected
- Improved performance of playback mode "All at once" for Sound Events
Default QT Client
- Single file audio recording can now include media file streams
- Fixed private message dialog not opening using CTRL+E or "Message" context menu in channels tree
- New sound events
- Aligned defaults sound files with Accessible Windows Client
- Windows client asks to enable text-to-speech at first startup if screen reader is running
- Option to display software update in a dialog box instead of chat history
- Send button hidden when new text message area is empty
- Send text message area hidden at startup in "Video" and "Desktop" tabs
- Several accessibility improvements including some fixes for JAWS screen reader
- Additional TTS events in Preferences
- URLs in chat history can be activated using Enter key
- Paste a text at the start of the first line of the filename in the CTRL + S dialog now replaces the text of that line
- Classrooms toggles in channels tree are now accessible
- Fix streaming of files path containing quote on Windows
- Removed new line added at end of new private message
- Removed ability to send empty private text messages
- Focus moves to private text message's edit field when opening private messages dialog
- Fixed navigation using Shift+Tab
- Croatian language supported
Android Client
- Permission issue fixed when exporting server list
iOS Client
- Fixed missing Korean translation
Server
- User-right "User can create/modify all channels" now allows user to create subchannels although not in parent channel

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Whats new:>>

Fix crash in audio player volume slider.

2.8.0

    Start video conferences from Voice Chats in any group.
    Share your screen or video from your camera with up to 30 participants (limit to be increased soon).
    Talk without video with an unlimited number of participants.
    Create voice chats from the info page of any group where you are an admin.
    Group video calls are supported natively on all devices, including iPads and laptops.

https://telegram.org/

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Swirc is one of the IRC clients that enable you to chat with other users without significant efforts. All it takes is a command line window and some dexterity with its basic commands.

Freeware

Changelog

    Added function errdesc_by_last_err() and made use of it
    Added key F3 (scroll nicklist up) and F4 (scroll nicklist down)
    Added new modes and options for TLS/SSL connections
    Added nicklist
    Added null checks
    Added preprogrammed network name libera
    Added support for partial writes in net_ssl_send()
    Added theme item nicklist_nick_color
    Added theme item nicklist_privilege_color
    Added theme item nicklist_vline_color
    Asserted that the program is terminated correctly
    Defined and made use of addrof()
    Defined and made use of g_textdeco_chars
    Deleted ToastActivator_i.c
    Deleted ToastActivator_p.c
    Deleted dlldata.c
    Deleted command /n
    Explicitly set client mode for TLS/SSL connections
    Fixed "use after free" bug in /cycle
    Fixed a bug in /quit that resulted in SIGPIPE due to calling SSL_shutdown() on an already shutdown socket.
    Fixed the behavior of net_ssl_recv() by checking the condition of SSL_pending().
    Fixed unchecked return values
    Made improvements to the following files:
        io-loop.c
        irc.c
        network-openssl.c
        network.cpp
        pthrMutex.c
        readline.c
        readlineAPI.c
        sig-unix.c
        sig-w32.c
        vcMutex.c
        window.c
    Modified the scrolling behavior
    Moved defines
    Reformatted and reindented files
    Renamed functions and patterns
    Rewrote the printtext module in C++ and made multiple improvements!
    Upgraded to:
        Curl 7.77.0
        LibreSSL 3.3.3

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Whats new:>>

    Minor bug fixes
    Resolved an issue for a subset of users regarding incorrect spacing when displaying gender pronouns with your name in a meeting

https://zoom.us/

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WhatsApp for Desktop provides you with all the same functionality of the Android version directly on your PC.

Enjoy messaging friends without paying for SMS. You can create groups, send unlimited images, video, and audio media messages all from the comfort and security of your home machine.

WhatsApp for Desktop is very simple to configure, just a simple QR scan to login and you are ready to start messaging. It syncs all your data from your handheld device so any groups or contacts that you already have are there and ready to go.

Note: You need to have WhatsApp messenger installed on a handheld device.

Freeware

https://www.whatsapp.com/

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Whats new:>>

This update fixes a few bugs, and makes some behind-the-scenes changes to make sure Signal Desktop is running smoothly

Download: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/releases

https://signal.org/

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Regardless of you being a big Google fan or not, you may have heard about its vetted communication platform named Google Hangouts.

While very accessible, in order to use Google Hangouts, you are required to use your installed web browser, or you can use an app that brings the web service right to your computer's desktop, for example YakYak.

Freeware

Whats new:>>

FIX: Sign in failed because private token was not fetched properly.

https://github.com/yakyak/yakyak/releases

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Changelog

FIX: Remove dependency on remote module (should make it more future-proof and avoid some crashes)
FIX: Rare crash when the language/locale isn't set properly
FIX: Video urls did not open properly #1238 #1231 #1192
FIX: Contact names showed as Unknown #1306
FIX: Starting new conversation caused crash #1303
FIX: The placeholder message in a new conversation wouldn't disappear, causing a duplicate message to appear
FIX: New conversations wouldn't show in the conversations list
FIX: Random Rejected (update:entity) outside action error in sendsetpresence #1301
NEW: Allow using custom themes (place custom.css from resources in ~/.config/yakyak/colorscheme/, ~/Library/Application Support/yakyak/colorscheme/ or %AppData%\yakyak\colorscheme) #1334
NEW: Last active timestamp #733

Includes fixes from all v1.5.11 point releases, including:

FIX: YakYak failed to load with 'fetchPvt failed' due to google changing things on the server-side. (from v1.5.11.1)
FIX: YakYak failed to load when upgrading from an older version (thanks to @boekabart for diagnosis). (from v1.5.11.2)
FIX: YakYak failed to load with "Cannot read property 'length' of undefined" when the account had no active conversations (thanks to @AsgrimS for logs) (from v1.5.11.3)
FIX: Fix tray icon click not causing the window to show or hide properly (thanks to @skanadian for additional details). (from v1.5.11.4)
FIX: Sign in failed because private token was not fetched properly (from v1.5.11.5)

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