Q&A: Cross Platform Video Chat Solution

In this video, I answer a question from Felix who writes: "I bought a MacBook and an I-Phone G3. Now, I am living in the UK but my family is back in South America. I bought the laptop because I miss them and would like to see them every once in a while, however they have PC. Is there a program that allows to have video chatting from Mac to PC, if so would you be so kind to explain me how as if you were talking to a dummy?" Well Felix, I don't believe you're a dummy, but I'll do my best to explain a solution to you. In my experience, the best solution for this scenario is Skype. Skype works on both Mac and Windows computers and has video and voice capability. It's relatively easy to setup, and is free. Make sure you don't get caught up in the premium features that cost money. In order to do what you need to do, you don't need to give Skype one penny! Hope this helps! Got a question? Send it in to help@bwana.tv.

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[strocksebastian]

dud you look alot like my friends dad, he was my coach too

wow

[dmanian33]

I have tried skype, adium, aMSN, yahoo messenger, ivisit, microsoft messenger for mac, and the best I have gotten is video, text and with aMSN i can record a short audio message and send that but no constant audio with any of these.

[yigotown80]

thanks alot i really appreciate it

[shaolindreams]

macbook and an iphone 3G.. he aint exactly hard up is he lol.. Buy your parents a webcam (maybe a new computer) and use skype for free.

[Dashparr]

I downloaded this application for my mac 2 weeks ago. It's called "Mercury Messenger". If your family has msn messenger back home, then you can see them by logging on msn with mercury messenger!!! :)

[husmakk]

YES THERE IS USE SKYPE

[jambo310]

Sorry it has nothing to do with the video but your hat looks really well on you ;)

[rate4ever]

LoL da Hat (Y)

:D

Cool man^^

[CADESWEDEN]

cool

[FastCompHelp]

great video i rated 5/5 stars