Looking for an easier Skype video chat alternative
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Is there any software 'easier to use' than Skype - ie to get a video conversation going you have to turn on the computer, make sure the speakers are turned on, make sure the web cam is connected, make sure you click answer with Video...
I would like to buy a 'single red button' which does all of the above. - Any recommendations?
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My original question title was "Is there any software/hardware 'easier to use' than Skype?" So the answer is not necessarily a computer running a program, although it might be.
I realise Skype makes a good attempt at helping to ensure speakers and web cam are working and helps you to sort them out if they are not, and for a person who isnt computer phobic this should be enough. However I am interested if there is anything available that is 'easier' than this - ie I'm looking for my 'single' red button.
ie the mobile phone with video call maybe the closest answer so far, but I would prefer something as 'free' as Skype is.
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