| [GMCnet] FREE CALLS FROM GMAIL [message #98180] |
Thu, 02 September 2010 07:59  |
Mr ERFisher
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Registered: August 2005
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Since Richard is out of the country, I will have to send this ;>)
*Free phone calls* - not computer-to-computer, but computer-to-phone.
If you are not using the gmail "call phone" , you might want to consider
using it for when JimK puts you on hold;>).
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=188269
For this, Skype charges 2.1 cents/min, MagicJack is $40, and ( gmail, does
the call part of ) cell phones/iphone/ ipad , which works anywhere but the
cost is $40+ each month.
If you have wifi or internet access, (free, like from McDonalds, or
STARBUCKS or etc) You can call, from your computer, any phone in the USA or
CANADA for free.
To get ready to make free phone calls from Gmail , you might do the
following:
1 open a gmail account
*http://tinyurl.com/2btuwww
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2 test your microphone (to see if you have one on your laptop)
http://www.ehow.com/how_2293085_test-computer-microphone.html
(short form is:)
Start -programs- accessories - entertainment-- sound recorder)
if your computer does not have a microphone buy one at the Dollar Store for
$1, (also has an earphone)
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=35687&title=laptop-mic&cat=3619
Many laptop computers already have a camera and mic, so you are set.
If you want a camera, here is one from GE for $20
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=35686&title=usb-camera&cat=3619
( Video is a whole different topic ;>)
not hard to find a free wifi these days
gene
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Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
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