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| Level | Basic |
| Device | MacBook |
| Topic | Video calls |
| Sub-topic | Conducting a Skype video call using a MacBook computer |
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| You can scour the internet for several applications that make communication better and faster with your friends and loved ones. However, Skype remains one of the best alternatives you can use. For one point, the application is free to use. That means you don’t have to spend any money to use it. Next, the application offers a user-friendly interface. You will not be confused with its features and other perks. But among the many features, Skype offers, perhaps video calling is one of the best. For today’s guide, we will show how you can start a video call on Skype using your MacBook. Make sure to have a stable internet connection for this tutorial. Having it so allows you to do the following steps without any issues. Next, make sure you have installed the application on your device. Otherwise, you might need to download it from the App store. | |
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| 1 | The first step is to open the application from your device’s desktop. Click the Skype icon twice to run it. |
| 2 | The next step is to log into your account. There are several ways to do this step. However, we will be using an email address to finish this process. |
| 3 | What you need to do is input your email address in the blank area. |
| 4 | Hit the Next button to continue. |
| 5 | What happens is Skype will send a code to your email. Look for it in your inbox, then input it in the blank area. |
| 6 | Then you need to hit the Sign-in button to proceed. |
| 7 | You might encounter the following screen. Hit the Yes button if you want to save your login details. Doing so allows you to skip the entire login process the next time you use the application. |
| 8 | Hit the No button if you are using a shared/public computer. |
| 9 | You are now at the home panel. What you need to do this time is to select a contact to start a video call with from the lower left portion. |
| 10 | Once you click a name, the conversation panel will show. All you need to do now is to click the video call button at the top right corner. Doing so will commence the video call. |
| 11 | During the call, you can click the microphone button to mute yourself. Clicking it again will undo this action. |
| 12 | Explore several audio options by clicking this button. |
| 13 | You can do the same by clicking the video cam button and the arrow next to it. |
| 14 | You can end the call by clicking the red button on the right. |
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| You do not need to be an application wizard to start a Skype video call using your MacBook. All you need to do is open the application, log into your account, then head to the home screen. Choose a contact to video call, then hit the video cam button on the right to start the video call. Do these steps repeatedly, and you will be video-calling with friends and loved ones like a pro in no time. Feel free to contact one of our specialists should you have issues following any of the steps above. | |
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