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By Bob Rankin<\/p>\n

The 90’s are over, and you still don’t have a webcam? Lots of laptops come with built-in webcams, but if you have a desktop computer, it’s pretty simple to install and use one. If you’re not convinced, read on for some fun and practical uses for a webcam…<\/p>\n

What Can You Do With a Webcam?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Webcams have come a long way in the past ten years. The first webcams were difficult to set up; video and image quality were poor; and lack of bandwidth made motion pictures jerky. But today, a full 1080p HD (high definition) webcam will set you back less than $100, and there are 101 things you can do with it. <\/p>\n

Video chatting is one of the most popular uses for webcams these days. Many webcams are designed to work with Skype, making video chat a plug-and-play affair that grandparents really appreciate. The Skype-certified FaceVsion TouchCam N1 shoots 720p video and comes with a powerful dual microphone that captures sound from all around the device – great for group chats. One of the best features of this webcam is that you don’t have to install any software, download drivers or anything — just plug it in! One potential problem is that the cable may to be too short if computer’s systme unit sits on the floor. A USB extension cable will solve the problem, though.<\/p>\n

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This excerpt is shared with permission from Bob Rankin.<\/p>\n

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Ask Bob Rankin -> Tech Support<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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