Sykpe is an interesting program that allows you to connect with people over the internet. You can use it to call people for free, send files, instant message, or – and this is my favorite part – video call people. I used this program to talk with my sister in Las Vegas. It was awesome because it allowed our children to interact with her and my nephew in real time. As a military family, we have both friends and relations scattered all over the world. While texting and phone calls are nice, they aren’t nearly as interactive as video.
The other advantage of Skype is on the business side. If you need to video conference with a colleague, this allows you to share files and share links with them as well.
Another advantage to this kind of VOIP program is cost savings. Long distance phone calls can be expensive, but with Skype all you need is your computer and an internet connection. Of course, that can also be your disadvantage as well; the equipment required. To use this successfully you’ll need a powerful enough computer, a webcam, and a strong enough internet connection. Otherwise, the data will transfer so slowly that your video will be annoyingly choppy or not work at all.
Still, these days most people have the required equipment and connections to make this a practical option for them. I recommend checking it out and seeing for yourself!
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