Web cams etc
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Web cams etc
Anyone like to explain to me how to set up a web cam to speak to people at home? I'm on a Mac but friends & family are on PCs so cant use ichat.
Also, I've heard that video phones (landlines) dont work out here. Is that true? Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams.
Thanks
Also, I've heard that video phones (landlines) dont work out here. Is that true? Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams.
Thanks
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Re: Web cams etc
Why not use MSN Messenger - http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default...d=msnmessenger - installed as standard on all PCs - has webcam capabilites
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Also interested in responses to this post as I'm a remedial case when it comes to technology ...
I keep blagging on to my mum and dad about how they'll be able to talk to the grandkids thru' the computer like I have a clue what I'm talking about
I want it explained S L O W L Y and S I M P L Y.
I keep blagging on to my mum and dad about how they'll be able to talk to the grandkids thru' the computer like I have a clue what I'm talking about
I want it explained S L O W L Y and S I M P L Y.
Originally Posted by alexc
Anyone like to explain to me how to set up a web cam to speak to people at home? I'm on a Mac but friends & family are on PCs so cant use ichat.
Also, I've heard that video phones (landlines) dont work out here. Is that true? Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams.
Thanks
Also, I've heard that video phones (landlines) dont work out here. Is that true? Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams.
Thanks
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OK. The best bet, for the purposes of ease of use and compatability is MSN Messenger. To use it, you need a Hotmail account (www.hotmail.co.uk). Messenger should be installed on most Windows based PCs, you'll find it lurking under your 'Communications' directory in your start menu. When you and the folks back home both have your Hotmail accounts, fire up Messenger, click on Tools > Add a Contact and enter the person's email address. When you've added them, they'll get a little message asking for authorisation - when they've said yes, their name will appear in the main Messenger window which you can view by clicking on the little green man in your taskbar (just to the left of the clock). To add video to a conversation, simply click on 'Start Camera and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Originally Posted by Hutch
OK. The best bet, for the purposes of ease of use and compatability is MSN Messenger. To use it, you need a Hotmail account (www.hotmail.co.uk). Messenger should be installed on most Windows based PCs, you'll find it lurking under your 'Communications' directory in your start menu. When you and the folks back home both have your Hotmail accounts, fire up Messenger, click on Tools > Add a Contact and enter the person's email address. When you've added them, they'll get a little message asking for authorisation - when they've said yes, their name will appear in the main Messenger window which you can view by clicking on the little green man in your taskbar (just to the left of the clock). To add video to a conversation, simply click on 'Start Camera and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Originally Posted by alexc
Thanks Hutch. Ive got messenger but i dont see the 'start camera' tab.Where is it?
You won't see it until you are chatting to someone else.
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Originally Posted by Steve G
You won't see it until you are chatting to someone else.
Do I need a web cam or can I just use a camcorder?
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Originally Posted by alexc
That explains it.
Do I need a web cam or can I just use a camcorder?
Do I need a web cam or can I just use a camcorder?
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Originally Posted by alexc
Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Hutch
OK. The best bet, for the purposes of ease of use and compatability is MSN Messenger. To use it, you need a Hotmail account (www.hotmail.co.uk).
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Originally Posted by CadburysFingers
No you dont, we use MSN Messenger to webcam with, as do our rellies, and none of us have a hotmail account.
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Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
MSN Messenger on a MAC doesn't support video messenging!!
Also there are many websites that allow you to chat via webcam without downloading anything to your hard drive, maybe just a small applet......
www.anywebcam.com springs to mind, however if I remember (what my mate told me :-)), this is full of pervs..so be careful! Sure there are others though.
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Re: Web cams etc
Originally Posted by alexc
Anyone like to explain to me how to set up a web cam to speak to people at home? I'm on a Mac but friends & family are on PCs so cant use ichat.
Also, I've heard that video phones (landlines) dont work out here. Is that true? Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams.
Thanks
Also, I've heard that video phones (landlines) dont work out here. Is that true? Id like to use one for my parents who are too old for web cams.
Thanks
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Re: Web cams etc
If you use a Mac then use Yahoo Messenger. When I last checked, MSN messenger did not support webcams for Macs, but then us Mac users wouldn't want to use MSN anyway