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A bum steer - sorry. These bits are right - Skype also has the capability to act as a phone service. You then use it like a normal phone ringing normal phone numbers anywhere in the world and the rates are much cheaper than conventional phones/services. The receiver of your calls made...

This is the method I use. I discovered this by chance as when I first got onto Skype my headset didn't work. My friend was coming through the speakers but she couldn't hear me. I plugged in the microphone that my daughter bought and used to do a Uni assignment and Presto! - audio out. My...

Even I'm a bit confused now. The website isn't the clearest on that subject is it? It just says buy some credit and ring the number! I can only presume that the Skype setup includes a modem of some sort that the base plugs into. I'll ask my friend exactly what she's got/had to do...

It's Basic Form It's free software that you can download. Only those with the Skype software on their PC can talk to each other (via microphone or headset) so you are talking to each other PC to PC anywhere in the world via Skype software. Webcams (about $40.00 and upwards) add the viewing...

My friend has already gone down that road and only has Skype and her mobile. There is an initial setup cost to get on with Skype as a fully functioning phone but you do get a base and walkabout phone as part of the setup. Call costs are cheap and of course there is no line rental. I'm...

Yes you can. My friend in Bribie Island has had a webcam for ages which I can see her on while we talk on Skype. I got a webcam on Sunday and now she can see me too! Go to Tools-Options-Video once you've connected a webcam. Olly