Users, such as working on the Internet, depending on the type of activity, quite often have to use the voice communication. To do this, you can use a mobile phone, but it is much more convenient and cheaper to communicate with colleagues and customers directly with PC. In this article, we will analyze the ways to make free calls from the computer to the computer.
Calls between PC
There are two ways to communicate between computers. The first implies the use of special programs, and the second allows you to use the services of Internet services. In both cases, you can implement both voice and video calls.Method 1: Skype
One of the most popular programs for making calls through IP telephony is Skype. It allows you to exchange messages, to communicate with voice visually, use the conference bond. Total two conditions must be met for the free call:
- The estimated interlocutor must be a Skype user, that is, the program must be installed on his machine and logged into account.
- The user to whom we are going to call must be entered into the list of contacts.
The call is performed as follows:
- Select the desired contact in the list and click on the button with the phone tube icon.
- The program will automatically connect to the network and starts dialing to the subscriber. After the connection, you can start a conversation.
- The control panel also contains a video call button.
Read more: How to make video call in Skype
- One of the useful functions of software is to create conferences, that is, the commissioning calls.
For the convenience of users, a lot of "chips" was invented. For example, you can connect an IP phone to a computer as a conventional device or a separate tube connected to the USB port of the PC. Such gadgets are easily synchronized with Skype, performing the functions of a home or operating phone. There are very interesting instances of such devices on the market.
Skype, in view of its increased "capriciousness" and exposure to frequent failures, may not please all users, but its functionality is beneficial from competitors. If still this program is not suitable for you, you can use the online service.
Method 2: Online Service
In this paragraph, it will be about the Videolink2Me site, which allows you to quickly create a room for communication both in video mode and in voice. Software Service Allows you to demonstrate the desktop, communicate in chat, transmit images via the network, import contacts and create scheduled activities (meetings).
Go to Videolink2ME website
To make a call, it is not necessary to register, it is enough to perform several clicks with the mouse.
- After switching to the service site, click the "Call" button.
- After switching to the room, a small explanatory window will appear with a description of the service. Here we click on the button with the inscription "sounds simple. Forward!".
- Next, we offer to choose a call type - voice or video.
- For normal interaction with software, it will be necessary to agree to the use of our microphone and webcam, if video mode has been selected.
- After all settings, a link to this room will appear on the screen, which you want to send to those users to whom we want to contact. You can invite up to 6 for free.
Of the advantages of this method, it is possible to note the ease of use and the ability to invite any users to communicate, regardless of whether the necessary programs are installed on their PC or not. Minus one is a small amount (6) at the same time present in the subscriber room.
Conclusion
Both methods described in this article are excellent for free calls from the computer to the computer. If you plan to collect big conferences or on a permanent basis, communicate with colleagues at work, it is better to use Skype. In the same case, if you need to quickly contact another user, then the online service looks preferable.