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My Video Chat for Seniors

Release Date: 2021/03/01
ISBN: 9780137381265
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Full-color, clear, and readable tasks show you how to get the most out of Zoom and other video chat platforms.

Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how to host and participate in video chats with friends and family.

Help when you have specific questions.

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your video chats.

Learn how to

  • Use video chat to keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers

  • Discover the differences between the most popular video chat platforms: Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, WhatsApp, and Zoom

  • Choose the right video chat platforms for all your needs

  • Video chat on a variety of devices--Android and Apple phones and tablets, as well as Mac, Windows, and Chromebook computers

  • Participate in one-on-one and group video chats--and host your own chats

  • Improve your video chats with useful accessories, such as lights and microphones

  • Use Zoom advanced features, including virtual backgrounds

  • Video chat with smart displays such as the Amazon Echo Show, Facebook Portal, and Google Nest Hub Max

  • Use video chat for large events such as birthday parties, neighborhood meetings, and business conferences

  • Keep your video chats safe and private

Table of Contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. About This eBook
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents at a Glance
  6. Table of Contents
  7. About the Author
  8. Dedication
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About AARP
  11. We Want to Hear from You!
  12. Reader Services
  13. Figure Credits
  14. 1. Understanding Video Chat: What It Is and How It’s Keeping Us Connected
    1. What Video Chat Is—and How It Works
    2. How and Why People Use Video Chat
    3. Video Chatting on Different Devices
  15. 2. Comparing Video Chat Platforms
    1. Introducing the Major Video Chat Platforms
    2. Evaluating the Major Video Chat Platforms
    3. Which Video Chat Platform(s) Should You Use?
    4. Which Device(s) Should You Use for Video Chat?
  16. 3. Using Zoom
    1. Learning All About Zoom
    2. Using Zoom on Different Devices
    3. Participating in a Zoom Meeting
    4. Hosting a Zoom Meeting
  17. 4. Getting More Out of Zoom
    1. Advanced Features for Participants
    2. Advanced Features for Hosts
    3. Managing Zoom Contacts
  18. 5. Using FaceTime
    1. Understanding Apple FaceTime
    2. Video Chatting with FaceTime
    3. Using Group FaceTime for Larger Meetings
  19. 6. Using Facebook Messenger
    1. Understanding Facebook Messenger
    2. Video Chatting with Facebook Messenger
    3. Group Chatting with Messenger Rooms
  20. 7. Using Skype
    1. Understanding Skype
    2. Video Chatting with Skype
    3. Using Skype for Group Video Chats
  21. 8. Using WhatsApp
    1. Understanding WhatsApp
    2. Video Chatting with WhatsApp
  22. 9. Using Google Duo and Meet
    1. Video Chatting with Google Duo
    2. Video Meetings with Google Meet
  23. 10. Using Microsoft Teams
    1. Understanding Microsoft Teams
    2. Video Chatting with Microsoft Teams
  24. 11. Video Chatting with Facebook Portal, Amazon Echo Show, and Google Nest Hub Max
    1. Chatting with Facebook Portal
    2. Chatting with Amazon Echo Show
    3. Chatting with Google Nest Hub Max
  25. 12. Tips and Tricks for Better Video Chats
    1. Creating the Right Environment
    2. Making a Better Connection
    3. Improving Your Appearance
    4. Preparing for a Video Meeting
  26. 13. Enhancing Your Video Chats with Add-Ons and Accessories
    1. Webcams and Microphones
    2. Headphones, Headsets, and Earbuds
    3. Lighting and Backgrounds
    4. Stands and Tripods
  27. 14. Hosting Virtual Events
    1. What Is a Virtual Event?
    2. Hosting a Virtual Gathering
    3. Hosting a Webinar
  28. 15. Staying Safe While Video Chatting
    1. Learning About Worrisome Privacy and Security Issues
    2. Privacy and Security Issues with Specific Chat Platforms
    3. Making Your Video Chats More Private and Secure
    4. Avoiding Screen Fatigue and Eye Strain
  29. Glossary
  30. Index
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