This is the third part of our web conferencing video quality series, all about bandwidth. Don't forget to check out parts one and two, covering meeting profiles and latency! You may notice when using other video chat or conferencing products that sometimes a user’s video may become stuck, stuttery or jittery. We’ve almost completely eliminated this in 3CX, with the addition of [...]
In part one of this series, we discussed meeting quality profiles, required bandwidth and the factors that affect it. Like we mentioned before, there are several factors that influence meeting quality, most of them are easily fixed. Whether it's new devices that are needed, a more powerful internet connection, or some simple configuration of your video conferencing setup. In th [...]
Did you know that your meeting video quality is dependent on many factors? One side of it is the hardware you’re using, from the webcam to the microphone. Lighting and specifically the brightness of the room also makes a huge difference in your image quality. Remember, a webcam is not a 1000$ DSLR camera. On the other hand, the quality of your internet connection is also extrem [...]
All computing enthusiasts and self-proclaimed IT nerds know about the Raspberry Pi and it's incredible capabilities. But did you know you can install and run an entire phone system on this tiny device? IT expert and YouTuber NetworkChuck grabbed himself a Pi and set to work installing 3CX. As he documented, it takes just minutes to get the phone system up and running! He also s [...]
We quite often receive questions from end-users about issues regarding the apps that are quickly resolved with some simple troubleshooting. So, whether you’re an end-user connected to your company’s phone system, or an admin constantly faced with the same questions about audio and device setup, this is a great place to start! Note: To use your company phone system externally, y [...]
We recently announced our hosting service for 3CX Partners’ NFR keys. This is in preparation of our commercial hosting later in 2020. Since then, we’ve received a lot of questions about the hosted PBX service and what this means for resellers and hosting partners. Here are some which we would like to share: Is there a cap on trial users? Hosting for trials and NFR licenses is d [...]
When it comes to new apps or even the native functions of our devices, it can take a significant amount of exploring to realize their full potential. And, when those apps relate to our work, we’re even less likely to spend time getting to know them better. So we’ve put together this handy little guide of Android tips and tricks for you to get the most productive and positive ex [...]
Working from home does not mean compromising on your privacy and security. With the new 3CX iOS App (Beta in TestFlight) you can rest assured your calls and messages remain private wherever you may be. With its industry-standard encryption security by default, the new iOS App is a must-have for any business working remotely. Secure Calls by Default Fully compatible with the sec [...]
The brand new iOS App Beta (via TestFlight) is out today and it has some serious usability tricks up its sleeve to boost your productivity! If you haven't had the opportunity to take it for a spin yet, join our Beta testing team and be one of the first to access its exciting new features and functionality. To be in on the action, you simply need an Apple device running iOS v13. [...]
“To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.” ~ Sun Tzu, "The Art of War" The modern Internet landscape can be a landmine for the uninitiated. In order to keep an internet-facing PBX secure and on-line, you need to be aware of the security implications, and be able to manage them. This series of security-related articles will assist you in increasing the security and protec [...]