We’ve all been there. You get an invite for an important meeting, you click the link five minutes before it starts, and then you see it: "To join the meeting, please download our app."

It’s a frustrating, disruptive experience. You’re forced to install unfamiliar software, grant it permissions, and hope it doesn’t slow down your computer, all while the meeting start time ticks closer.

In the world of secure communications, "End-to-End Encryption" (E2EE) is the gold standard. It’s the promise that your conversation is completely private, accessible only to you and the people you're talking to. No one in the middle—not your internet provider, not a malicious actor, and not even the service provider—can listen in.

So, you’ve discovered plugNmeet and you’re excited about creating your own private, brandable video meeting platform. That’s great! But you might have seen two main options: Self-Hosted Open-Source and the plugNmeet Cloud.

For years, open-source video conferencing has been championed by foundational platforms like Jitsi Meet and BigBlueButton (BBB). They have been instrumental in making self-hosted collaboration possible for countless organizations. As the digital landscape evolves, new architectural approaches have emerged, offering different advantages for scalability, maintenance, and customization.

At MynaParrot, we know that every second in your online classroom matters. That’s why we are excited to announce that our managed BigBlueButton hosting service will soon be upgraded to the brand-new BigBlueButton 3.0.

This is the most advanced release of BigBlueButton to date, delivering improved usability, richer interactivity, and even better performance for teachers, trainers, businesses, and organizations running virtual sessions.

And the best part? You don’t need to touch a single line of code — as your trusted BigBlueButton hosting provider, we handle everything so you can focus on delivering great content.

Join us for the next TalkeLearning episode with expert guest Noa Orizales

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m (COT) / 4:30 p.m (CET)
Registration: https://talkelearning.com/

In the post-pandemic world, virtual education has become a cornerstone of modern learning. Yet many institutions still struggle with high licensing fees, limited customization, and lack of control when using commercial platforms. The solution? Open-source virtual campuses.

Gamification is revolutionizing e-learning, transforming traditional educational approaches into engaging, interactive experiences. By integrating game mechanics into online learning, educators can increase motivation, enhance retention, and create a more immersive learning process.

To explore how gamification can maximize engagement and learning effectiveness, MynaParrot and Creamostic invite you to a free online event:

In an era where remote work, online learning, and virtual meetings have become the norm, security in video conferencing is more critical than ever. With cyber threats on the rise, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies require a secure video conferencing platform that ensures privacy, encryption, and data protection.

In today’s digital age, video conferencing has become a vital tool for businesses, educators, and individuals alike. With the growing concerns over data breaches and privacy violations, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) video conferencing has emerged as a critical solution for safeguarding sensitive communications. This article explores what E2EE is, how it works, and why it’s essential for secure online meetings.

In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, video conferencing has become an indispensable tool for communication. Whether it's for business meetings, virtual classrooms, or personal catch-ups, platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet have made remote communication seamless and efficient. However, as we increasingly rely on these tools, we’re also opening ourselves up to significant cybersecurity risks that can disrupt not just our work but also our personal lives.

We are thrilled to introduce the updated version of PlugNMeet, now fully compatible with Joomla 5! After the success of our previous extension for Joomla 3, this release marks a significant upgrade, bringing advanced video conferencing capabilities to the latest Joomla platform.

With the growing demand for online education, many educators are discovering that teaching in a virtual environment requires more than just replicating in-person methods.

Whether you're teaching a small group or large class, the right strategies and tools can significantly improve student engagement, collaboration, and learning outcomes.

Here are some key tips to enhance your online teaching experience: