How To Video Chat Online
With video chatting, living farther apart doesn't mean you have to move further apart. Video chatting quality is getting higher, and you once you get a webcam, you can video chat for free to anywhere in the world. Find out how easy video chat can be.
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Step 1:
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Webcam
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You and your chatting buddy need a webcam with an internal microphone. Your computer may already have a webcam and mic built in.
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You'll get higher sound quality with a microphone designed for chat. To avoid feedback or echo, you can use headphones or a headset with a mic and earphones.
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If two or more people will be chatting at once, get a webcam with a wider lens.
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Step 2:
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Software
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If you don't have something like iChat pre-installed in your computer, download free chatting software online, like Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger with Voice or Paltalk. Some software allows you to speak with three people on different computers, like on a conference call.
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Step 3:
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Buddy Up
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Most chat software requires you to create a screen name by going to their site and registering. Create your screen name. On your software, find out the screen name of the person you're trying to reach and add it to your buddy list.
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Step 4:
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Connect
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Click on your buddy's name. Select "Invite to Video Chat" from the menu. Some software gives you the option to press an icon, or right click and select the option to video chat.
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Once your buddy picks up, discuss your new account, talk about the old days or whisper sweet nothings in your lover's virtual ear.