On paper, I have the ideal setup for taking video calls: an excellent internet connection, a Wi-Fi router that's close to my laptop, and a dedicated mic, so everyone can clearly hear me say "Am I audible?" twenty times before I get to the point. In practice, however, my video calls were taking way longer than intended, and I could sense the mild annoyance of everyone else on the call when I asked them to repeat themselves for the umpteenth time. This was all thanks to the constant stuttering, audio-video sync issues, and random drops I was facing while video calling.