How do you make conversations more intimate and interesting? Well instead of having to tell someone how your baby's first words sound, you can let them hear it for themselves with free video calling. I know it sounds "complicated" if you've never used it, but believe it or not, Video Calling is popular and easy to set-up. The best part being, Skype to Skype Video Calls are Free.
**NOTE: I'm talking about Skype since it's the easiest and most popular**.
What Do You Need?
The one thing you will need is a Webcam. In just two clicks a ‘hi there’ can become ‘wow, you’ve lost a lot of weight!’. Better yet, if your friend has their own Webcam, you can talk face-to-face or just sit there like two lumps looking at each other.So, there are essentially FIVE STEPS you'll need to know to get started with Free Video Calling with Skype:
1. You'll need the latest version of SKYPE and a WEBCAM and HEADSET: You can also use the Built-in speakers and microphone on your own computer if you don't have a headset.
Download SKYPE for FREE here
Get a Logitech WEBCAM here
Get Skype Certified HEADSETS & other Accessories here
2. Your WEBCAM should have an "Installation disc": Simply put the disc in your computer, before you plug the camera in, and follow the instructions that are provided.
3. Now Plug the Webcam into Your Computer: It will plug into the USB port on your computer - Look for the matching USB symbols on the Webcam cable and your Computer USB port.
4. Skype automatically helps you test your Webcam to make sure everything works properly.
5. Now you can make Video Calls to anyone with a Webcam, so go ahead and let your baby "coo" to grandma & grandpa.
