Computer to Computer Video Calls
With my recent retirement I'm looking forward to extended trips, my wife not so much, seems her big issue is missing the grand kids. With that in mind I'd like to start looking into the possibili...
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Padlin - I have used Skype for a number of years. Now it is owned by MicroSoft. Used to be owned by ebay before that. I also use FaceTime on my iPad. FaceTime gives me a much clearer image but only works between Apple products. However, that is any Apple. Phone, Pad, Computer.
I have also used Google hangouts. This is part of the many Google services like gmail. I think the phone image is better with Google. But for simplicity and the fact that it is a stand alone app it is hard to beat Skype.
Do not spend a lot of time worrying about poor internet connections. I have used Skype many times with just so so internet. The voice part works with anything but the slowest internet.
I have also used Google hangouts. This is part of the many Google services like gmail. I think the phone image is better with Google. But for simplicity and the fact that it is a stand alone app it is hard to beat Skype.
Do not spend a lot of time worrying about poor internet connections. I have used Skype many times with just so so internet. The voice part works with anything but the slowest internet.
