Today, Microsoft announced that Skype is shutting down in May 2025. Specifically, we can expect Skype to stop working on 5/5/2025. If you still use Skype, please consider moving over to Microsoft Teams. If you’re on a Windows computer, you probably already have Teams on your system. Microsoft has been proactive about pre-installing Teams. Check … Read more
The answer to this is a bit dicey. Or nuanced. But the explanation is worth it for your safety. The Basics Facetime is an Apple-owned iOS app that allows you to video chat with people on their iPhones and iPads,. To date, Facetime has only been able to connect you with other iOS devices. That … Read more
Google Meet is another option for videoconferencing, and is now free for *all* to use. https://meet.google.com/ All you need to use it is a Google account. To start a meeting, visit the site and click the big meeting button, and click Continue. Underneath “Meeting ready” is a URL for your meeting — share that with … Read more
Modern laptops have built-in webcams, something that we’re all becoming more accustomed to using these days. And when you use your webcam, a light appears next to it. This is to signal to you that your camera is live and capturing your image. When the light goes out, you can assume that it is off. … Read more
During these pandemic times, it seems that almost everyone has had to learn how to video-conference with others. That is, we’re getting on the computer to see and talk to our family, doctor, teacher, etc. through our webcams. And a suddenly popular program for that is Zoom. Unfortunately, Zoom does not have a great security … Read more
If you’re soon to use your microphone or webcam for the first time, you might be wondering if they actually work or not. These websites can quickly test them and prove to you that all is working well: https://www.onlinemictest.com/ https://www.onlinemictest.com/webcam-test/ This site also offers other tools, for testing your speakers or keyboard, as well.