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Celebration of 10 years anniversary for skype

Since the foundation of Skype in August 2003, 10 years have passed. Right now as the combination between skype and Microsoft, the numbers of users in skype have overpassed 300 million people. Now let’s look back what happened grandly in the past few years.

The foundation

Skype is designed by a group of engineers from Estonia in 2003, who also developed the P2P software Kazaa. This application is used to support the video call of Skype, besides, skype is also named from sky peer to peer, which is linked with p2p.

The initial color of its logo is purple. At that time, skype only can be made phone call with PC.

Skype 9.0 launched the first paid- call service, meaning skype moves into the telecom officially.

First video call

Skype 2.0 are issued in 2005, which is the first video call application. The design is simpler and clean, easy for users to handle. This new innovation brought a huge revelation in VOIP.

this application Can voice calls, video calls, online chat, new animation expression, file sharing, group chat, SMS, chat logs, and other functions.

Move into social contact

more social element were added into skype 3.1. it not only can be used to make calls, but to make new friends online as well. There was a skypecasts in 2006, which has a capacity of hundreds of net people chat in one room.

And user can use the specific engine to search for friends according to their ages, gender, nationality, regions.

Purchased by Microsoft

Microsoft spent $8.5 billion making acquisition of Skype In May 2011. At that time, the stability of the Windows platform version of Skype is 5.3, the embedded version of Facebook and the function of video group chat. This is the interface of the Skype is 5.3.

In November 2012, Microsoft announced Skype will replace MSN as Microsoft's main instant messaging software. Since then, slowly fill the gaps in the MSN delisting Skype, Skype currently supported using Microsoft account login, and appeared on the installation interface Microsoft's bing search box.

Connection between skype and win 8.1

Microsoft revealed the next part of Skype strategy last night. They confirmed that the company plans to bind the voice and video calls to Windows 8.1. Although there are rumors of this plan early, we can see the combine in recent exposure Windows 8.1.

Skype will replace the messaging application in window 8, providing users with video and voice calls, messaging service.

Besides, Microsoft combines skype into Xbox one, outlook.com, even the desktop of office outlook. So it kindly makes sense that windows 8.1 will put skype into every applications needed.

The new system allows users to reply the skype call under the mode of locking, which is special prepared for the 7-8 inch tablet.

As smart phones, social networking and other Internet new ecological changed people's life, at the same time, companies also are taking advantage of Windows 8 started working subverts the traditional industry, the production and business development mode.

Windows 8 is compatible, cross-platform features, to extend the operation of the PC experience to a laptop, tablet, mobile phones and other devices, for the enterprise mobile construction to provide the foundation and fluent user experience. At the same time, Windows 8 is on the design of convenience, efficiency, cost and safety.

3D video phone technology!

There is a good news that skype have been successful researched a new technology that people can make a 3D video phone call with each other!!!

They have studied this technology for many years and succeed now, but it still needs to wait a few years to launch it into practice.

At present many electronic devices like TV, monitor with 3D function, so Skype and Microsoft see the vast market in the future. 3D technology is comparably mature in the TV and film market. It’s cool for people to wear a plastic glass to see a show which is stereoscopic, making them feel themselves are really inside the film world. And everything is like touchable more like.

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As a matter of a fact, there was an advertisement issued in April this year. It was a visual film about the scenery in other world, which let the people to see the views like they are really there.

However, the expert said 3D video recording equipment currently on the market is still a short board. If you want to use 3D video calls, the user must install multiple cameras in the computer, in the right Angle on yourself.

Skype is the world's largest Internet phone service provider, announced its support and launch 3D video calls, will form a huge boost to the global 3D industry. But for now the 3D industry is not well, such as Disney's sports channel ESPN announced that it would stop broadcast 3D channel, the BBC itself also decided that the end of the broadcast will stop the experimental 3D channel.

How to convert skype video into another form?

Have you ever notice that the form of the skype video? It’s avi, which is not able to be played at MP4 maybe. So what’s your next step if you really want to review the video recorded via skype?

Skype didn't have its own different kinds of form that can be choose to save. But there do be many other kinds of software that can help to transform the avi. Into mp3.

The third application called”add-ons”, which can be downloaded at the official website of skype, then install it with your computer’s skype.

Why choose it?

Because it’s the related software of skype, certificated by them and can be trusted.

It doesn't need much energy to try to how to use it, in most time, just press button “start” or “stop” , it convert to mp3 automatically.

There are many form to choose, mp3,mp4,wmv, which can be watched at MP4 small palm video players easily.

Of course, it’s better to use some skype video recorder. Athtek video recorder is compatible with the different versions of Windows OS that allows you to record your Skype calls in high quality.

hotel booking by skype

Have you ever try to book a hotel room by skype? I guess few people did that.

Since many hotels open their skype account online, booking a hotel is a much easier thing for tourists to do. Skype can help you to reach the convenient and perfect services.

Recently , there are hotel directories that have a long list of hotels, where provide skype calling services. People can communicate and ask questions about hotel rules, facilities or services by skype directly. This is all free！

After the call, customers have rights to decide which hotel is the best choice to make sure they have a comfortable trip and don’t let them down. Skype calling is the first impression for the customers whether your hotel is as good as the directories shows, and whether this hotel will treat them as a family. Every talking is a key to attract customers.

After the final decisions, you can make a free phone call to hotel with a skype, to tell them when you will check in and check out, what’s the special request you need, and whether you need a pick up from the airport. Everything can be prearranged in advance. Just a skype call.

Furthermore, you can compare the price and amenities for saving money.  Recording your conversation with the hotel makes it easier for you to choose. All you have to do is to use a Skype call recorder likeAthtek , and play the saved call whenever you want.

Usually you can have an access to talk to hotel managers or board of directors.

How to make a clear skype call？

• 1.       Keep the connection smoothly

Of course the internet speed is the priority for the skype video or calls. There usually is a bar signal showed beside the name, five straight bars means the speed is perfect to have a call. But if the numbers of bar is lower than three, there will be a alert to warn that the internet is wrong to fail to connect.

• 2.       Download the software with certification

The certification is showed at the software when you choose which to download. Just be kind aware that this logo acts as a stamp to make sure the quality of calls. Those kinds of products are undertaken by skype testing and pass.

• 3.       Choose a suitable headphone.

You can skim the headphone at the skype shop, where are full of the choice. Some of them are headset with mic, some are webcam. Each of them has a better quality for speaking. There are many messages left on the wall by the users who have tried them before. If the rate is high, it’s the recommended one.

So don't waste time to have a low quality skype call, which leave a bad impression for your boss or partner. Just make action to solve the connection problem and make the call successful and comfortable.

skype enters into classroom

With widely use of skype, there is a new program launched recent days called ”skype in the classroom ”, which help the students in different countries or schools to keep a close connect with and learn to about cultures each other.

It is a great opportunity to let students make friends from other countries who speak different languages. As they need to learn the second language if they want to communicate with them directly, which promote the incentives of children to study and work hard.

Besides, schools have variety of methods to teach children the knowledge, like language grammar, cultures, history. Children can have a closer look at what the building really look like through the skype with friends, who can show them the beautiful views remotely, which is lifelike.

Skype communication among class enables students to discuss weather, food, geography, even their uniform and school policy. Teachers can make a skype recorder to review after the class. And that time, anything don't be understood in the connect couldn’t be repeat by teacher. That is a win-win idea.

No matter what, skype enter in classroom is a big step for the development of skype in the future, which makes more people are aware of this software and use it.

inside functions of skype

How to record Skype calls using Athtek

Want to record voice calls in Skype? Install Athtek skyperecorder and you’ll be able to record and save all of your Skype calls very easily.

Athtek Call Center is a stand-alone Skype audio recorder for Windows. To use it, you need to install Skype on your PC then download Athtek and install it. The call recording software is available as a 30-day trial, with a 30-minute per call recording limit.

Make a call with Skype

When you launch Athtek it will automatically load Skype, so you're instantly ready to record your calls and conversations. Place your call in Skype by clicking on the name of a contact or calling their number with the dialer.

Start recording the call

Once the call is connected, hit the Start Recording button in the Athtek interface. You’ll be asked if you want to record the call. Say ‘Yes’ (obviously!).

Call recording information

When you’ve started recording, the details of the call you’re recording are displayed in the Athtek interface, including the contact, the time you started recording, and the duration of the call so far. You can stop or start Skype calls from here just by clicking on the contact name.

add more call details

You can edit details of the call by right-clicking on the contact and selecting the ‘Add/Modify Memo’ option. This is useful because you can add information about the content of a call to help you later when you’re reviewing your recorded calls.

What to do next

Once you’ve finished recording your Skype call you might want to edit it in order to take bits out, or piece it together with other calls you’ve recorded. Go check out the audio editors section on Softonic for information about the best audio software to choose.

You may even like to add vocal effects to your conversations to make them more humorous. Have a look at our guide to the best Skype voice changers to find out how to alter your voice with Skype!

Skype interviews

With great development of science and technology, skype has improved a high quality and provide a speeded back service for all users. And nowadays many people seek a job overseas which causes a remote interview online. Skype, of course, is the best choice for interviewees.

You sit down, not before the manager desk, but your personal computer, face the interface of skype, where your recruiter in the screen watching at you. Maybe you would feel confused what ‘s happening, what you are doing, how’s going for the online interview. But it occurs in reality.

Just  remember  some tips

• 1.       The cloth

Don't wear causal cloth like you are meeting a friend. Comfortable cloth may makes you feel cozy, but it’s absolutely wrong start, leaving a bad impression for interviewers that he or she will think you don't respect the job chance as you are so informal.

• 2.       Your background

Pls check your background that where you cam can picture. As the place where u choose for a skype interview also will be taken into consideration by human resources. From which HR will inspect your personality and life style. if you are in a clean place, it means you can make things in order at least.  

• 3.       Make sure the connect smoothly

It’s not good if the internet connection drop off so many times during the interview. HR will lose his patience if it happens all the time, which decrease the impression.

No matter how, just pay attention to the details to make a successful interview.

how to prepare the skype call when u are on travel

Good news！ Next week I am going to Singapore to start my overseas travel.

Bad news! Maybe I couldn’t update my blogger everyday as I don't want to ruin my trip by the job. I want to put my whole body and soul into a place where no one knows me, no one can touch me.

But for some business man they still receive many calls during the way to vacation, to check the routine of meeting, the running of company. What they should do? Yeah, to remote control by skype. But , how many people know how to handle with the some issues on the way, like drop off the call, the sound is not clear,ect.

First of all, I think you should avoid the high fees by using skype. The international call between local telecom is so expensive, u will have no idea how much it will take even if you just call few seconds.

Secondly, do you feel hard to answer the phone if your hands are occupied by so many bags, luggage, your phone just at your pocket and buzz constantly. You stop, put the bags on the ground, then to take the phone, it stop calling suddenly. Angry! so It’s better to choose a headphone. Easy and reliable headphone with mic enable.

skype video calls runs in the background

You are writing a urgent report, but at the same time u get a skype video call from your mum. What you are going to do next? put the urgent task aside and answer the video call? Or don't answer that continue to write reports?

Good news is that you don't need to do both of them, as you can pick up the video phone and do the reporting things at the same time!

Skype now can receive the calls, and you can keep the application running in the background. That means u can operate a small video window on the right or left screen corner. There would be a small profile showed in your computer, which doesn’t affect the quality of the video. The opposite person still can see the whole scene, what you are doing, what’s your background, anything. And you can just listen their voice and answer, but your hands are typing.

In addition, you also can browse the website, searching for the sources which help you on the reporting paper. All of those are under the conditions for Skype-to-Skype and international calls — not to “online” numbers or regular phones.

Furthermore, Athtek skype recorder are able to record every video calls for you to save in the computer, in case you need to remind some sentences during the conversations.

be careful about the fake skype email

Have you ever received the email aware from skype? Don't believe it, which might be fake.

Some emails’ title say skype updates or skype apps, but when you open it, you will find it link to the other website like promotion advertisement or other private company’s web home. This kind of action just wants to enhance the hits if you click the link and publish their company’s name. There is no real information about skype software or relative functions.

The fake email might reveal your personal info by asking you to input this again. Make sure not to follow these instructions. Do not download any things from the website you enter or full in any forms in the link.

Pls keep it in mind that skype only send email when it updates, especially when you log on to your account or directly from its official website. The right thing is to delete them or mark them as spam if you receive the unwanted emails.

Besides, there is a trusted third application Athtek skype recorder which can help you to enhance the skype experience. This software can record every video conversations between you can your friends, family, colleagues. 

translation software--clownfish for skype

Many users for skype are stuff in MNC, which is multinational company, because stuffs in MNC only are allowed to use Skype as their own communication tool, which can be monitored by supervisors of the top management, to avoid the stuff doing private business or reveal the confidential files to competitors.

In a MNC, it’s inevitable to contact with foreigners who speak total different language as us, but they still can speak English, just not very well. Sometimes we translate it from their mother language like Spanish, French, and Italian. The words we don't understand are needed to look up the dictionary. However, do you feel it not comfortable to copy and paste the words into dictionary during the conversation, and people feel embarrassed to let others wait. Don't worry this situation won't happen again since the skype team has developed the translate software which called clownfish, that can translate the unknown word automatically.

There are many languages, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, ect. It’ easy for you to deal with people from all over the world.

Besides, there is a function calling voicerecorder. You can recorder the conversation, even change your voice. You can save the conversation in your computer and review them in the case of emergency.

how to import the contacts from facebook to skype?

let's play games with friends on skype

It’s a common sense to play games when we get time to take a break. When we’re boring usually we do play game to kill time and to have fun. So what we can do to pass the lazy time? Maybe skype games can help to solve it. You are able to start a online game competition with your friends and co-workers. Let’s begin the step.

You should browse the skype shop’s app page. 

There are many app games showed on the page like FireArc Arcade.

Click the FireArc Arcade, which includes chess games, puzzle game, ball games, ect. It allows you to have a game battle online with friends. And it is available for all system, windows, Mac, Linux.

Introduce some games as below,

• Chess
• Navy ships
• Table tennis
• Line up 4

When you are playing games, it not affect you talk with friends. It is a separated software needed installed on your computer. Of course for both users need to download it.

Otherwise, there is a video call app which could be downloaded as well.

Which function of skype u like most？

As being the most practical communication tool in the world that skype possesses plenty of users that exchange infos, files, messages all the time. so today let’s see which skype features users use most and like most.

Message

Every time in the office, we are not allowed to speak aloud or have speaking conversations with our clients or colleagues. So we just are able to type messages online through skype pc and keep silence talk. Besides, skype has connects with many local telecom companies. MSN can be sent to our phone on matter we are online or not. We also can leave a message to our friends if it's not urgent.

Video

It’s easy and convenient of people to make video call with family when they are far away from home. Video call is a best way for people to see face to face, which is more directly and lifelike.

Call

It’s free to call if both sides are online at the same time. and it ‘s absolutely the best choice that calling among co-workers and in a group call. In addition, if you buy the calling fee menu card, it will cost you less if you call directly instead of get online.

How to deal with the skype contact request

Skype is a very popular tool for communication, which has been used for nationals.

Basically, it enables you to make calls, to send texts, to exchange files with your friends or family, colleagues. Besides, you can add several functionalities such as video call recorders, to further enhance your skype experience. Adding a number of contacts on the list which is easy for you to sort them in groups, to get everything in order.

But most important thing is to prevent yourself from unwanted person who might sell advertised products and steal your personal info. When you just happen to this situations, you need to take the action.

1.       At The time you log in, u can see all the contacts requests at the contact request menu, there is orange circle around the corner indicating how many requests you have

2.       When you click the request, u can see the opinions with “view profile””ignore””block”

3.       Click the “ignore” button, that means you have reject the request. And if u choose the “block”, then you will never receive the request from the same person.

Now internet is getting so fast and speed, every users should protect their privacy and don’t be cheated by others.

Skype updates IOS application to increase the HD video phone

According to foreign media reports, Skype upgrades the iOS app, the latest edition of the application to increase the support of high-definition video calls.

Thanks to the latest version of iPhone or the Ipad user, they can see each other when they call through the high-definition video.

Skype on Monday released the 4.10 version of the iOS application, but the new hd video phone supports only the iPhone 5 and the fourth generation. In addition, the latest version of Skype application also increased the drop-down menu choice of country code, so that users don't have to manually enter in the international calls the country code.

The upgrade also improves the quality of the calls and stability.

Skype WP application in March has been support hd video phone.

Update content as follows:

• audio/video call quality and stability is improved

•For the iphone 5 and iPad4 hd (720 p) support video calls

•For dial-up interface provides a new and easier to use the country code of the selector

• for iOS7 Beta to improve stability

• regular repair and improvement

how to save the skype conversations？

With the update quickly and spread widely of skype, skype has become an integral part of online world. People can make calls, send text messages and make video calls as well. It brings too much convenience for the purpose of contacting during travel and successful business meetings to be conducted.

Now there is a software ---- skype recorder which names Athtek that can make sure all skype calls to be saved on the local computer on the save side. All the text messages can be saved on the cloud, which means if you do business with others, you can keep a track of the past conversations. Besides, the recordings can be used to the evidence of the process in the business. In addition, the recordings can value the performance of the employees whether they are absent or do something damage the reputation of company, ect.

Furthermore, various kinds of danger web in the online space which may have bad effects on children who is too young to distinguish the stand or fall. The parents can supervise the behavior and activities of children whether they did the incorrect action with the online friends.

the skype recorder is free to use at the first time, so called on trial. If you like it, you can get it on the official website.

happy birthday to my MOM through skype

Today is a big day. It’s my mom’s birthday.

She is a nice and kind person who I love so so much. But as I am out of hometown for working right now, I couldn't come back home and celebrate the birthday party with her. But I still send her my great wish and graduate, thanking for taking care of me for so many years since I was born, thanking for tolerating my bad temper and baby behavior, thanking for keeping the family all together and keep the house always clean.

At the special day, i make a skype conversation with my mom, telling her I am ok outside, not worrying that I can take care well of myself and I also make some new friends here, we hangout and we are living in a good life.

There was on second in my mind that I am desperate to fly to home to stay with you, but I have to say i have to stick to my dream and hoping, fighting for my future life and to achieve the goal. So I have to pay for that. I am sorry for not being around and if I get time, I will fly back. You are my family for good. Miss you and love you.

Happy birthday!

How to record Skype video calls on windows PC?

As I saw many question in skype community that how to record Skype video calls on windows PC. With my experience of skype, I give my own opinions as below:

 

Skype doesn't have a native or built in feature to record calls.  You need to install a separate software or an add-on in order to save your audio or video conversations.

As you are looking for a simple Skype recorder, I suggest to try Athtek Skype Video Recorder. I always recommend this software even in the old Skype forum site because of its stability, reliability, simplicity of use, and quality of recordings.  

 Most important thing is that it could be free when you use the first 30 seconds. But it’s not expensive if you buy it, just costing $2.99, which you can get a register number that can be used for ever.

Downloading and installation would only take 1-2 minutes, and it can also record both audio and video Skype calls.  The user-controls is very easy to understand and only the important features and buttons are included in the software window (no fancy buttons, graphics, functions, or advertisements which I really hate )

Skype 2.9 for win 8 launched a new function of filtering contracts

Recently the Microsoft lunched the updates of win 8 skype versions 2.9, which is basic on the user feedback about contact management and improvements. Some users hope to divide the contact list of windows phone from skype. In order to meet their requires, Microsoft adds this function that users can choose only skype contact list, or just phone contact list, or both.

The new version enhances the performance of skype and the speed, besides, the Korean language is added in it. Skype extends its market to Korea to attract more costomers.

On the interface of win 8 skype, u can see the chat profile, and people who recent contact with, and the favourites people are listed separately to give a directly visual sense for users.The updated Skype app for Windows Phone 8 devices is available on the windows app store.

One of the much-awaited feature for Skype for WP8 is the video messaging, which is already available on the iOS and Android platforms. The feature, rolled out last month, allows users to send unlimited video messages to their Skype contacts completely free of charge.

Skype recently rolled out an update to its Android app, bringing the UI close to the WP client.

skype users has exceeded 2 billion minutes every day

Recently skype announced a news that the total length of all users in skype cross platform calls and communicational information service has reach a figure of 2 billion minutes every day, which means a dramatic and apparent rising since last year, especially when Microsoft company declaimed to close the windows live message. Besides, the skype mobile market also takes a further growth. This data includes all forms of communication on skype, not only the video calls, msn test, but video message and recorder as well.

No matter what, 2 billion minutes every day shows that skype’s top position in the communication tools which is a great milestone needed to be memorized. As a matter of fact, skype has become a popular word in the world in the latest two years, like google it, used as a verb. People would say I skype you, instead of I call you. We can see that skype has made an significant influence in people’s life.

The data company show the graph that the number of call between users on skype have exceed 10 billion, the average time that users cost reach 300 million minutes each month. There is no surprise that skype has such a large number users.

Android for skype

Skype pc is a popular software at the present time, which means skype for phone has to catch up the rapid pace to be introduced into mobile revolution age.

People can download the android skype for free. Pls enter in the www.skype.com official website or Hmarket with android phone, finding and download it at google play store.  

1. In the setting menu, you can change many settings:

• log in skype automatically or not
• log off when you are not active enough online.
• save the contact list with your phone, synchronizing the contact name.
• set the audio quality with speaking volume, technology information.
• Open the video call function
• Allow strange people’s calling
• Info note

2.the languages of android skpye

• Brazilian, Portuguese, Danish, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Norwegian,Italian, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, polish, Russian, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese

• If you are not live in the countries above, the d3efault language would be English

3. the condition for android skype

• Android system 2.2 above
• Front and back cam
• The latest skype version
• Cell phone with wifi program

Skype app for extensive functions

How many people know that there is a skype app hidden in the tool tap? After clicking it, then it will bring you to a ie page that is about skype shop, where u can see many extensive function and skype products, such as audio headphone, LD webcam, various types of digital products. If you add the product that u want to buy into cart and pay the money, you may get the 20%-40% percent through the skype shop page. This is a extra discount that attract most customers to buy them, of course, those products are with quite good qualities as u can see on the right corner shows the point of satisfactory from buyers. 

You can buy the products as you like, or purchase it from the reference of other views. Besides, I see that there is skype card in the top page that means if you can buy it as a gift to present for your friends or parents, which makes the connection between you getting much easier and it doesn’t cost much money.
 

There is one point that everyone need to pay attention that not every country in the world are available in the skype shop. As far as I know, china is not available where the skype hasn’t extend its business as far as it can, but the process is on the schedule. Just get to the shop and choose the product u like.

How to use skype to share the online video？

When u travel to a beautiful place, have u ever think about to share the same pic with friends?When u go to a live concert, have u ever think about to share the song with friends?When u are doing something interesting and terrific, have you ever think about to share it with friends?I went to a live pop concert yesterday night. It was just a unknown singer who sing the love song with slow rhythm, not rock n’ roll, not R&B, either blue or jazz, just  slow song with clean voice.The reason that I like this singer is just because of its lyric. It’s all about the feeling of life, of love ,of people around. Maybe it’s straight to describe the plain life or love story that we live everyday,  but I can feel the same thing inside, like resonance in the music in the such a moment, I can total understand what he wants to express, and like I experience the same way as he did.
In the mid of the concert, I suddenly just had a feeling that who I wanted to call first to tell him that I miss so much? Of course, some one came to my mind. And I called her on skype, share the live music with her, the lyric represented the sentence I want to say, it’s fantastic.I love to share things with my friends, and I want them to know that I am always beside them no matter where and when, I care about them.So if you have anything wanted to share with others, friends, parents, lovers, don't hesitate, pick up the phone using the skype to share. It also will give a surprise if u use the skype record to record this moment for ever. 

how to make a video meeting with so many people？

I believe many people have met across the below conditions: having an urgent meeting when u are on vacation, ur client insist to have a meeting in advance when u on the car way to the conference, u have to attend to group discussion when u are sick at home. So is there any solutions that can solve this problems easily? Right, skype is one of the best way to relax you about the annoy situations and come to a perfect end, As the skype can make a group call anytime, anywhere. Even if you and ur members are apart from different countries, u still can get in touch through video meeting. The group members should on skype at the same time, add each other to a chat group, then u can see all guys in the same screen via the cam. Skype is the priority choice for office software that can give much convenience to the office stuff.Everyone can share the opinions for one project and offer their own supports to improve the idea. The leaders don't need to worry if anyone was late or absent at the meeting because they can video directly. Besides, u can attend the video meeting at home, at office, even at the hotel, which will reduce the intense life and bring relaxation. If u haven’t seen an old friend for long time, u can invite him or she on the skype video line, which u can experience the different way from the face to face meeting.