Video Conferencing Outline

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Sharing files, Video Conferencing & Internet Services

FaceTime – video calls

FaceTime replaces iChat. FaceTime is included with OS X Lion. Mac OS X v10.7.2 and newer operating

systems. FaceTime for Mac makes it possible to talk, smile, and laugh with anyone on an iPad 2, iPhone 4,

iPod touch, or Mac from your Mac. So you can catch up, hang out, joke around, and stay in touch with just

a click.

Easy OS X Mountain Lion, pgs 158-‐159:

Review it at: http://www.apple.com/mac/facetime/

Review using FaceTime, at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4319

Messages App

Easy OS X Mountain Lion, pgs 158-‐159:

iChat has been replaced by FaceTime on iCloud (and by the Messages App for chatting with someone

using Windows®). Here is a message from Apple at: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4058

With OS X Lion, you can use an iCloud account ending in @me.com or @mac.com as your iChat account. A

free AIM account can be acquired (or configured) separately at the AIM website.

To watch the iChat video tutorial, click on this link:

http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/#ichatbasics

Below the video is a list of links to all other MAC video and text tutorials.

For iChat support, click: http://www.apple.com/support/ichat/

For support on connecting to the internet, click: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2497

For those who want to use iChat, continue reviewing iChat, pgs 168 – 178


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Apple TV Mirroring

To see your computer screen on your TV without having to hook up with cables: On a MAC (Purchased mid 2011 or newer) with Mountain Lion, you need AirPlay app and an Apple TV box, which come together when you buy Apple TV. AirPlay Mirroring lets you show exactly what’s on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad screen to everyone in the room.2 Show web pages, games, photos, videos, spreadsheets, class material, and more on your HDTV via Apple TV. Easy OS X Mountain Lion, pg 245: After you purchase Apple TV and follow the instructions on how to hook it up to your TV, review pg 245 to show the AirPlay icon on the menu bar. Check it out at: http://www.apple.com/appletv/airplay/ And at: http://www.apple.com/appletv/ If you don’t have Mountain Lion, then you can buy a wireless box to hook up to your TV and send a wireless signal to the box from your computer. Here are a couple of choices: McTiVia Wireless PC or MAC to TV (up to 8 computers) at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W2T2V0/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller IOGEAR Wireless HD Computer to TV Kit -‐ GUWAVKIT2 at: http://www.buy.com/prod/iogear-‐wireless-‐hd-‐computer-‐to-‐tv-‐kit/217602829.html

Google+ Hangouts Chat face to face, wherever you are Catch up with the whole family -‐-‐ whether you’re on your computer, phone or tablet device. Host virtual meetings Increase your team’s productivity with meetings that hold up to 10 people and powerful tools like screen sharing and Google Docs. Broadcast your conversation to the world Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a global celebrity or a concerned citizen, you can go live in front of a global audience. Video chat with the whole family Hangouts let you catch up with friends and family, whether you’re at home on your computer or using the Google+ mobile app on the go. Up to 10 people can join a hangout, and it’s easy to invite specific friends or circles. So share the latest news and see everyone’s reactions live, or add apps to your hangout to watch YouTube clips together, play poker with your buddies or doodle with your kids when you’re away from home.


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Link to Join Google+ Hangouts http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/

Google Drive, Google+ Photos, and Gmail.

Google Drive is everywhere you are—on the web, in your home, at the office and on the go. So wherever you are, your stuff is just...there. Ready to go, ready to share. Get started with 5 GB free.

Google Drive is available for:

• PC and Mac • Chrome OS • iPhone and iPad • Android devices

Google Drive lets you do more than just store your files. Share files with exactly who you want and edit them together, from any device.

Google Drive gives you instant access to Google Docs, a suite of editing tools that makes working together better—even when your teammates are miles away.

Link to Google Drive Sign Up page:

https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=wise&passive=1209600&continue=https://drive.google.com/getstarted?urp%3Dhttps://support.google.com/drive/bin/answer.py?hl%253Den%2526answer%253D2375123%23&followup=https://drive.google.com/getstarted?urp%3Dhttps://support.google.com/drive/bin/answer.py?hl%253Den%2526answer%253D2375123&ltmpl=drive

Google Drive Storage plan pricing above 5 GB: Learn about your options for purchasing more storage for Google Drive, Google+ Photos, and Gmail.

Store up to 5 GB between Google Drive and Google+ Photos, then pay for additional storage as your account grows. Here's how it works:

• Tap into your free storage as soon as you start using Google Drive and G+ Photos. • Purchase additional storage that can be shared across Google Drive and G+ Photos. When you

purchase additional storage, your Gmail storage limit will automatically be increased to 25 GB.

The storage plans described here are for personal use. Looking for business storage? Purchase Google Drive storage for your business.

Google Drive storage plans:


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Choose from the following monthly Google Drive storage plans to be shared between Google Drive and G+ Photos. When you purchase one of these plans, your Gmail storage limit will automatically increase to 25 GB. Yearly plans aren't currently available.

Storage Monthly Rate 25 GB $2.49 100 GB $4.99 200 GB $9.99 400 GB $19.99 1 TB $49.99 2 TB $99.99 4 TB $199.99 8 TB $399.99 16 TB $799.99

Link to above Google Drive pricing page: https://support.google.com/drive/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2375123

Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/

What is Dropbox? Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. Any file you save to your Dropbox will also automatically save to all your computers, phones, and even the Dropbox website. This means that you can start working on your computer at school or the office, and finish on your home computer. Never email yourself a file again!

The Dropbox Folder After you install Dropbox on your computer, a Dropbox folder is created. In addition, the dropbox guide, “Getting Started.pdf” file will appear in your dropbox folder. If you’re reading this guide, then that means you had no problems finding your Dropbox folder :). This folder is just like any other folder on your computer, but with a twist. Any file you save to your Dropbox folder is also saved to all your other computers, phones, and the Dropbox website where others can share your files and you can find their files.

Skype

Video conferencing may also be done through Skype.

Its website: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-‐us/home

Scroll down on the page under “See how easy it is to use Skype and click each topic.


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Video Conferencing Outline