Skype

[frostyspecs]

My youngest grandaughter is going to Australia next Jan. for six months so I wish to keep in touch with her cheaply as possible. Could the ABs recommend a site so that Im may read up about the subject as to what I will need etc etc. I will also give my daughter the info but it must be simple as I may be thick because of age but daughter has only just come to terms with the calculator. Many TIA

[VHG]

How about this (from the Skype site)

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/getconnected/

[VHG]

Here is a simple video about Skype on You Tube

Note it is not very technical but is reasonable overview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mflr-kQlk

[VHG]

Here is a video of someone making a call with Skype which may help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWq7n4w3cq4

There are other videos on YouTube if you search on Skype.

[frostyspecs]

Many thanks VHG my sunday is now booked looking at youtube

[VHG]

Here is a good overview of Skype, text and pictures, in an easy to read format.

http://www.rawcomputing.co.uk/skype.html

[tamborine]

v.interesting....dont you need a camera somewhere on pc?

Where is the camera on this Dell Lat D620?

[barry1010]

You don't need a camera to talk or instant message with Skype. Only to allow the person to see you. I don't have a webcam and use Skype all the time.

[mrs.chappie]

Barry, do you get good sound quality? I have used Skype many times, but always get poor quality sound - a bit like you are talking under water, if you know what I mean.

[gina32]

how about using your mobile, has it got skype on it?