How to Video Chat With iChat

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Mac computers make it easy to video conference.

Video conferencing and chatting has changed the way we communicate with each other. You can use video chatting to talk face-to-face to anyone with an Internet connection, anywhere around the world. Mac computers come with a program called iChat that allows you to connect to your favorite instant messaging programs, and use them to easily video chat with anyone on your buddy list.

Things You'll Need

  • Mac computer with webcam
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open iChat by clicking the icon located on your computer's dock. The icon looks like a blue speech bubble, with a white camera inside it.

    • 2

      Select the friend you would like to video chat with.

    • 3

      Make sure that he has video capabilities before you attempt to connect. His screen name will have a green box with a white camera next to it if he has video capabilities.

    • 4

      Click the Green video button next to his name to connect. This will open a new window.

    • 5

      Wait for the user to accept the video request. When he confirms it, his image will automatically appear in the video chat window.

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