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Summary: Calling anywhere in the world using a PC has become less expensive and more accessible once a voice over IP program has been downloaded and a headset is plugged in to the computer. Check prices for different providers of Internet calling with tips from a Web designer and computer specialist in this free video on computers.
Noah Blumenthal is a computer expert who has worked as a Web designer at Netbuzz, an online Web design and advertising company in Paris. He was also an executive consultant at Stamford...read more
"Hi, I'm Noah. And today I'm going to show you how you can call anywhere in the world, using your PC. These days calling with a PC has gone very accessible and very cheap. So it's a really good alternative to using your landline. Plus all you'll need to be able to cough in your PC, is a simple headset. Like this one. And then Internet connection. It's often better to have a high speed Internet connection. If you're going to use PC calling. To start making calls from your PC. You'll have to download a Voice Over IP program. Now there are lots of these programs available. And the most well known is Skype. Which you can find at www.Skype.com. Now although, Skype is the most well known program. And this has it's advantages. Such as being able to call Skype users around the world, for free. If it's between a Skype user to Skype user call. And Skype doesn't offer the best rates for calling landlines. This is why, you might want to use some program. Which isn't as well known like VOIP Stunt or VOIPCheap. Which is another similar program. With these services, you can make trial calls for free. When you download the program and create an account. And you can call for free for an unlimited amount of time. To lots of well known countries. Simply by recharging your account with the minimum amount. Which is ten dollars. So once you've downloaded one of these free programs. All you'll have to do is create an account. And plug in your headset. And you can start making calls."
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lanijo said
on 9/26/2009 Excellent info Noah! Good getting people use to voip. *****