The Phone Link tool in Windows is a great way to make calls from your desktop or laptop, as long as your phone is nearby.

FaceTime is no longer limited to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple now lets Windows users join FaceTime calls through a web browser, which means you can talk to Apple users without installing any app.

You might assume that FaceTime is something you can only use if you have an Apple device. For years, that was the case — just like with iMessage. But it turns out you can actually use FaceTime on an ...