
What is Google Hangouts:
Google Hangouts is a video conferencing utility for Google+ users. To join one, you must sign up for a Google+ account (It's free, but you would have to use an appropriate name, not a silly nickname - you could get banned for that). ONce signed up, you may start your own Hangout by clicking on the "Start Hangout" button on the right side of your Google+ homepage, or you could join an existing Hangout by clicking on the provided link, which will be posted here evertime a Hangout is in session. You will be directed to a Google Hangouts window/tab where you can join.
When joining, you will have the chance to preview who is already in the Hangout and may chose to mute your mic or disable your webcam by using the corresponding buttons located at the top-left corner.
An example of a Google Hangout window:

Once you have joined, depending on the ammout of people already in the Hangout, your mic might be muted on default, make sure your mic is unmuted if you would like to talk to the rest of the group. On the LEFT side are your apps, you can use these to work together in Google Docs, watch YouTube videos together, share your screen(s), or do other things. On the RIGHT side is the chat box, users who does not have a mic or does not wich to speak may use this to communicate with the rest of the group. You may toggle the text chat by clicking on the "Chat" app on the left side. Along the BOTTOM is where you will see who is in the Hangout with you, you may hover your mouse over their avatar to access more information and options. You may leave the Hangout anytime by clicking on the "Hang Up" icon at the upper-right corner and rejoin at a later time, don't worry, we won't be sad if you leave... Well, maybe a little.
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Edited by TomEnski, 03 February 2013 - 06:11 PM.






































