WE R LIBRARY FORMAT
| Level | Basic |
| Device | MacBook |
| Topic | Video Calls |
| Sub-topic | Using a Macbook to make a Skype call |
| Introduction | |
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| Everyone needs to communicate with their friends and family members. Many of us want to do so by meeting and chatting with someone in person. That aspect makes things better and more interesting for all parties. But unfortunately, that is not the case for each meeting and conversation. Today’s fast-paced life demands many of us to utilize applications and software to contact and converse with friends, family members, and co-workers. One of the best applications to use is Skype. It is user-friendly, and compatible with many of the latest products and gadgets. Today, we will tackle how you can use the application to call someone using your MacBook. Make sure the application is installed on your computer. In addition, you must have a stable internet connection to avoid any call issues later. | |
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| 1 | The first step is to run the application from your desktop. |
| 2 | The second step is to log into your account using your username, phone number, or email address. We will use email for this example. |
| 3 | Input your email and hit the Next button to continue. |
| 4 | Skype will send a code to your email. Get the code and input it in this area. |
| 5 | Hit the Sign-in button to continue. |
| 6 | On the home page, click the calls tab. |
| 7 | The next step is to click the New call button. |
| 8 | Then you can now select a contact to call from the following screen. |
| 9 | You also have the option to find a contact or Skype user through the search bar. Type the name in this area. |
| 10 | Another way is by clicking the dial pad. |
| 11 | Input the number you want to call and hit the Call button. |
| 12 | Once you choose a contact, you can now call them by clicking the Call button at the right portion of the screen. |
| 13 | You can mute yourself during the call by clicking this icon. |
| 14 | You have the option to make adjustments to your audio settings by clicking this arrow button. |
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| 16 | The video settings button allows you to make changes to the call’s video settings. |
| 17 | The last button terminates the call. |
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| Skype is one of the best applications to connect and call friends and loved ones. All you have to do to call is open the application, log into your account, click the calls tab, and select a contact. Then you can hit the call button to commence the operation. Feel free to contact one of our specialists should you have difficulties following the steps above. We will be more than willing to give you a hand. | |
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