“Where is that option you are asking me to select? I can not find it. 

Grandma, do you see those three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen? Click it. 

Yeah, I did. What is next now?? I have lost track. Explain it once again, my dear darling.

Oh, God! Save me!”

Remember something like this?

While trying to explain something to our grandparents or even our parents that are related to technology while not being near them, we all have thought at least once how much easier it would be to get into their devices, be it phones, laptops, desktops. How easier it would be if this distance is somehow bridged. How easier it would be if we can share their screens. ‘Sharing,’ like we have been for ages. Well, thanks to our tech-savvy society (and the human brain), Remote Desktop Sharing, commonly known as Screen sharing, was invented, which helps eliminate the issues that pop up due to the distance factor. You can now share your screen with your tech-geek friend who will help you resolve your issue within minutes, and your laptop and phone won’t get reduced to a pulp! 

Screen sharing (also called Desktop Sharing or Screencasting) in terms of technology is defined as sharing the contents of your screen with the others who are connected to your device. It includes all the elements on the screen, allowing for its complete visibility.

I know the very next doubt that comes into your mind is: What about my privacy? 

You have asked it correct, and the answer is – complete privacy is granted. Therefore, no need to compromise your security with comfort ‘if authorized applications are used to guarantee your privacy. 

This article is for you to choose from the best of the authorized applications for Mac in 2020. Because of the progression in the years, the applications progress as well.

Before the list is presented, the readers are required to be made aware that this list is solely based on personal views through extensive research focusing maximum on the positive points (and negative points taken well care of) with no biased opinions. It is not funded by any organization, in whatsoever form, for any promotional aspect.

There are a few things. You should keep in mind before looking for a Screen sharing app or software.

1. It should be available for the version of OS on your laptop. It should fit into your system and should work just fine.
2. It should be easy to use. Otherwise, the purpose of solving our issues is defeated if we first have to enroll ourselves in a course on how to use it.
3. The budget is also one of the factors out of functionality to consider before going for any screen sharing app.

Here is the list of top 5 screen sharing apps for mac: 

TeamViewer: 

It is a simple, high-performance tool designed to share screens from any device efficiently. Just give the generated ID and password on your screen, and you are good to go. Besides screen sharing, it allows a plethora of features such as remote control of computers, web conferencing, file transfer, presentation, etc. 

The popularity of this application can be estimated from the fact that it has more than 2 billion users across the globe, with 20 million devices connected at any given time. Its end to end encryption provided by AES session encryption, two-factor authentication, and resetting of password in case of unusual activity for security reasons makes it an empowering remote connectivity platform. Adding cherries to the top, it is free for personal use! 

What’s more, it allows Cross-Platform Access, meaning you can use it on your mobile phone to access your desktop and vice versa. Last but not least, it is absolutely FREE!

Skype: 

We all have known this application for effective collaboration over online meetings, but much to your surprise, it can be used for screen sharing as well in order to share your screen with someone, you should connect with them on audio or video calls first. It’s free too unless you need to call a mobile phone or a landline, then you’ll have to pay for Office 365.0 

With an estimated 4.9 million users daily, it boasts about its remarkable features such as live subtitles, HD quality, wireless hotspot network access, which are hard to disregard. Another big advantage is that the features are free to use. It has made the world a smaller place, connecting us all!. For those of you who have used Skype or Skype for Business, you might complain of low call quality and the not-so-great user experience. 

Nonetheless, most tech-giants use Skype for Business as day-to-day instant messaging and calling software.

Zoom

Zoom has become very popular these days in terms of group video calls. You can see people sharing the screenshots of their zoom calls with their friends on various social media platforms. But what a lot of people don’t know is that it allows you to share your screen as well. It can host up to 100 participants, allows unlimited one on one meeting, and also lets you save a recording of your calls. 

Moreover, it will enable multiple participants to share their screens simultaneously, a feature that other screen sharing apps don’t boast. Plus, it’s FREE. Okay, it does have paid versions, which include advanced features like calls lasting longer than 40 minutes, but the free version is better than any screen sharing app out there.

USE Together:

It is a remote pair programming and team collaboration tool with bestowing features such as shared control, low latency, voice chat, one-click invites, web, desktop client, swap who gives, record your sessions, etc. In shared governance, every participant gets their mouse cursor and can interact with any applications on the shared screen. 

Hence, it provides much more than just screen sharing. The security is taken seriously, and the data is taken care of. It is an invaluable application for any remote team working together under a project. 

Google Hangouts Meet: 

Yes, it does allow you to share your screen apart from the instant messaging and video calling feature. All you need is a Google account, and you are good to go! It lets you share your screen while you are on a video call and allows up to 10 people to connect simultaneously. 

If you stand on the side of minimality when it comes to features and pricing, then it is the prime application for you as it has no paid plans. None! This application is free, with no restrictions. Over 1 billion times, the app has been downloaded, thus adding to its credibility. Hence, it is a blessing – Share your screen at the cost of nothing! 

Conclusion:

Thus, we can conclude this article by saying that screen sharing apps are addressing the needs of the modern world. Most of the best screen sharing apps in the market are offering their services free of cost for personal use. All the applications discussed in this article are good in one or the other way depending upon the usage of an individual.

We expect that the above list might be of some great help to the readers, thereby, plain sailing your experience with screen sharing. Good luck!