How to Get Better Quality Out of Your Video Chats

Today, were HD-ifying our Skype sessions.

However, you’re free to apply almost all of these tips toanyvideo chat program.

Well note where the tip is Skype-specific.

Simple Fixes

confirm Skype is updatedto the latest version.

This also goes for iChat and any other video chat programs.

If anyone is hearing echoes in the audio, its because the other partys speakers are too loud.

Wear headphones and this problem disappears instantly.

Any headphones are fine; earbuds are nice since they dont distract from your face.

Again, this is a small tweak that can make a world of difference.

Better lighting can mean the difference between talking to a real person and talking to a grainy silhouette.

check that your background is stationary.

Dont overload your internet with other tasks.

If you’re free to,use wired Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi.

Wired internet will give you a much smoother, more consistent experience.

Adjust your webcams video prefs.

Adjust any brightness, exposure, color, while balance, and other sliders until your video looks better.

Set up Quality of Service on your Router, if you have it.

Increase Skypes frames per second.

Quit Skype if its open, and open up Windows Explorer.

Find the line that starts with

, and create a new line under it.

On this line, bang out

, then save the file and quit.

Title image remixed from an original byHypno_Bedhead.