Technology tip of the week: best way to communicate with grandchildren?

For many people, they would say a tablet, as it is easily portable, so if you as grandparents are on holiday, you can communicate with your grandchildren, family and friends by Skype or Facetime and you can also turn the device around to show off where you are. However, a laptop or PC is just as good but it means that you are confined to one space and possible not everyone will be able to fit into the camera.

FaceTime is the most restrictive of the two options, only allowing for connections between Apple devices.

Skype has the benefit of being the most well-known of the two alternatives. With a strong emphasis to reducing the barriers to entry for users, it is an excellent choice for connecting to participants with questionable computers, connections, or technical knowledge. Additionally, Skype is available for almost any device that allows an internet connection, with cross-platform functionality in place. In terms of costs, two-way skype video calls are free, although a subscription is needed by at least one of the members if more participants want to participate. However, Skype often suffers from quality issues, especially if some of the participants are using a mobile phone connection.

The main thing think about how often you may need to use this programme and is it the key decision to buying a piece of equipment?

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