Online Chat
Online Chat, its something your kids can do without thinking but does it have an application for a more mature user? This week’s column will delve into the online chat world and show you how you can make good use of this technology both at work and at home. Online chat is live communication between two or more people online. It can be typed text, live audio or streaming video. Most PC users will be familiar with Instant Messenger and Mac users will know iChat. As with most internet related issues the speed of your internet connection will determine which type of communication will work the best for you. Hi-speed internet connections through MTS or Shaw allow those with a camera attached to their laptop or desktop to engage in two-way visual communication. To make use of this technology you need a webcam (many PC and all Mac laptops come with one built in) the software program (iChat is free with any Mac purchase as part of the iLife suite) a speedy internet connection and finally an a...