MidnightAngel
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Okay, so I've decided to sign up for the Skype that came with my computer, but I think it's useless because I don't have a webcam or a microphone. Are both of these needed for Skype?
General question re: Skype
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Captured Enigma
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You can use the text based chat but some people may want to chat, so maybe consider investing 
animeshe14
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You can use the text based chat but some people may want to chat, so maybe consider investing
I agree with @Captured Enigma. You can still use Skype just like the way you use FB PM. But it would be better if you buy an external webcam with microphone in case you get job invites that requires video call.
Hostlumina
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As mentioned you can use it like a "chat" tool and you can always add a webcam down the road (many web cams now come with a mic built in).
Skype is a great tool and just keep in mind that there many employers out there and businesses who will request meetings via Skype and will request them to be video conferences. So as a freelancer yourself it might not be a bad idea to write it down as an investment down the road.
Skype is a great tool and just keep in mind that there many employers out there and businesses who will request meetings via Skype and will request them to be video conferences. So as a freelancer yourself it might not be a bad idea to write it down as an investment down the road.
Captured Enigma
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There are good places online where you could look at getting cameras and microphones. Quality won't matter too much, but make sure they are of a good quality so that you know they will be reliable for Skype meetings with employers So, basically ones that will break easily would not be advised.
So, basically ones that will break easily would not be advised.
MidnightAngel
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Awesome, I've never used skype, so I didn't know that I could use it for text chat only...That's great. I hope to get a web cam sometime in the future as well as a microphone, we have an old one, from years ago but I don't even know where it is.
Hostlumina
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Awesome stuff! Hope you enjoy the benefits of skype! it really is a good tool to have.
MidnightAngel
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Well, I had my first skype experience last night, chat only, and it seemed to go well. I only have one friend on skype, and that was for the interview I was doing last night. I haven't had the chance to explore it in depth, but it seems pretty good from what I've see so far, at least for the chat/text part. One day I may add some accessories to it, depending on how much I end up using it. If I only use it once in a while then the additions would be useless. But we'll see what the future holds.
Captured Enigma
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Im glad it went well! Well done hope it goes well in the future
hope it goes well in the future