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The Stay Safe Board / Using Skype to keep in touch
« on: Monday 23 March 20 13:34 GMT (UK) »
Skype is a program that enables two or more people to have a private video conference from tablets or computers with a microphone, speakers and a Web camera. Other similar programs are available.
Despite having worked in IT for most of my career I had never use Skype until today. I have a friend, who was a captain of industry, but had very little experience of computers. He has a tablet. We spent an hour on the phone, during which I talked him through downloading the program, configuring it (based on my total lack of experience of the program), and within 45 minutes we were able to see each other and speak to each other. If you're worried about keeping in touch with friends or family do give this a try, and I'm sure somebody in your family will be able to provide the same limited experience that I had!
As well there are many tutorials on YouTube, although it might take you a while to find one that isn't presented by a noisy would be game show presenter.
If you have any problems I am sure you will get adequate support from other Rootschat Skype users.
Martin
Despite having worked in IT for most of my career I had never use Skype until today. I have a friend, who was a captain of industry, but had very little experience of computers. He has a tablet. We spent an hour on the phone, during which I talked him through downloading the program, configuring it (based on my total lack of experience of the program), and within 45 minutes we were able to see each other and speak to each other. If you're worried about keeping in touch with friends or family do give this a try, and I'm sure somebody in your family will be able to provide the same limited experience that I had!
As well there are many tutorials on YouTube, although it might take you a while to find one that isn't presented by a noisy would be game show presenter.
If you have any problems I am sure you will get adequate support from other Rootschat Skype users.
Martin