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Webcam help

I am away with work alot and have a netbook with built in cam. I want to chat to my kids at night at home and have bought a MS cam for PC at home. What is the easiest way to chat? What do we use msn / skype / something else? Only want link between me and home not wanting to use for any other chat so what is easiest way to get up and running?

Thanks for any help, never used webcam before.

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  • I have tried several webcam chat systems and Skype is my favourite, it is one of the easiest to use and has high quality sound and vision.
  • Do I just set up an account at home and on netbook with different email addresses? Is it simple?

    Thanks again
  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,847 Forumite
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    The quick answer to both your questions is Yes. Just be careful to remember both passwords, and only give away the minimum amount of information when you set up the two accounts 'Home' and 'Away' (TV allusion there, I think!) presuming you don't need to be 'searchable'...
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