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Computer Software => Windows 10 => Topic started by: bob.gas on June 20, 2020, 11:05:41 AM

Title: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 20, 2020, 11:05:41 AM

I've just got a video cam for the PC and never used one b/4.

My question is........
Does Windows 10 have its own way of communicating with other cam users, without getting Skype?
I'm not against skype or anything, just wondered.  ;D

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: tubaman on June 20, 2020, 11:27:56 AM

You'll need to use an app of some sort to communicate using the camera. Skype works fine and is built in to Windows 10. Another very popular app is Zoom, which is good too. Whichever you use the person/people at the other end will need the same app installed. As Skype and Zoom are free then this isn't a problem.
 :)

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 20, 2020, 12:15:22 PM

Thank you tubaman.
It's as I thought then..........Skype, or whatever is built into Win 10.
so I'll check out how it works. ;)

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 20, 2020, 12:17:33 PM

It just occurred to me that I'll need a microphone right?

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: 4candles on June 20, 2020, 12:59:18 PM

Quote from: bob.gas on June 20, 2020, 12:17:33 PM

I'll need a microphone right?

Not necessarily - don't most cams designed for web use have an integral mic these days?

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 20, 2020, 03:28:45 PM

Oh right. haven't used it yet::)

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: gt94sss2 on June 20, 2020, 10:46:29 PM

You can also use your webcam via your web browser - for instance with https://meet.google.com/

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 21, 2020, 10:11:36 AM

Interesting!!!
I see the camera working with my ugly face in it::)
Does one have to join..... do I still require a microphone?
I'm not sure how to use it. :blush:

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: parkdale on June 21, 2020, 10:32:04 AM

To test your microphone, go to "Settings", then "System", you should then go to "Sounds", in the list you will see "Input" Do'es it show your webcam model? below you should see "Test Microphone", clap yell talk :fingers: the grey bar should move left to right

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: parkdale on June 21, 2020, 10:54:08 AM

There are two versions of Skype! built in version has no background scenes, but this one https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/download-skype-for-desktop/ has.
Both can be installed at the same time  :).
The "Desktop" version is dark blue/white "S" icon.

Suitable backgrounds are The Bodleian library in Oxford uni or your back garden..... ;)

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 22, 2020, 10:23:36 AM

Hi Parkdale.


I managed to get into Skype, pinned to the taskbar.

I tried registering to it but can't get by the verification page that requires a code sent to my email. I haven't got it yet lol.
I tried yesterday and today with no joy, and every time I click on the Skype icon it only brings up the verification page again.
I can't get back to start to try from scratch.

What a rigmarole. ???

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: parkdale on June 22, 2020, 05:08:09 PM

Yes ... when i'm installing / activating... stuff for my dad, I have his email open so I can do all the above  :fingers: therefore saving me lots of phone IT questions :)

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 22, 2020, 05:32:51 PM

Right, so what do you advise I do to rectify this then, please?

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: parkdale on June 22, 2020, 06:08:30 PM

pm sent  :fingers:

Title: Re: Win10 & Skype?
Post by: bob.gas on June 22, 2020, 07:06:50 PM

replied thanks.  ;)