The document compares Teamviewer and Skype. Teamviewer is a remote control and desktop sharing software that allows users to remotely access another computer. It has features like file sharing, online meetings with audio and video, and remote desktop control. Skype is an internet-based calling and messaging service. It allows free video and voice calls between users as well as features like file sharing, screen sharing, and conferencing. Both are popular options for remote collaboration and communication.

1. Teamviewer & Skype
Present by:
Hashim Bin Mahmood Dar
Asim Iftikhar
M.Umair

2. Teamviewer

3. What is Teamviewer ?
 Teamviewer is a computer software package for
remote control, desktop sharing, and file transfer
between computers.

4. Introduction/Overview
 Screen sharing , online meeting, online
conference and file sharing application
 Free for personal use
 Can chat (audio/video)
 Records presentation
 Available for almost all O.S.
 Available in more than 30 Languages
Ranked #1 in C|Net (cnet.com ) under remote
sharing apps

5. Benefits of Teamviewer
 Teamviewer allows another person to remotely control
your computer and to host online meetings with
Audio, Video and Desktop Sharing
 Teamviewer provides a very simple method to allow
another person to remotely control your computer.
This is very useful when you need assistance from
someone else.
 The person controlling your computer will be able to
do everything they can do as if they are in physically
sitting in front of the computer.
 Teamviewer allows you to join and host Online
meetings
 Teamviewer is free for non-profit/personal use

6. How it works ?
 Connect to partner’s system (internet connection)
using 9 digit id and 4 digit password
 Either allow the partner to access your system
remotely
 Or ask id and password to access partner’s system
remotely
 You can opt for various modes:
Remote connection
File transfer
Online Meeting (either host or join other’s meeting )

7. How it works (continues)
 For full access to online meeting and to increase
no. of participants it requires paid version (up to 25
participants)
Sharing files and presentations is allowed in free
versions too
If predefined password set for your computer, you
can access it from anywhere through internet

8. Who can use it
Personal
One can share systems, can do audio/video chat, can
share files directly
Can troubleshoot or can learn from an individual
Small business
Can help clients through remote assistance
Through video chat and by showing presentation
Corporate
Online meeting
Team work

9. Users of Teamviewer
 Companies, IT solution departments.
Everyday simple user.
Students to work on mutual projects from home.
Teachers could present a whole lesson through the
use of Teamviewer.

10. How to run Teamviewer ?
 Run Teamviewer
 Enter your friend’s ID
 Click connect
 Share your ID and password with your friend so
he/she can connect to your PC

11. Features
Remote Control
• Access partner’s computer
• Allow your partner to access
your computer
• Access your computer from
another computer

12. Features
Meetings
• Host a meeting
• Presentation
• Video
• Phone
• Schedule Meeting
• My Meetings
• Schedule Meetings
• Join Meeting

13. Features
• File sharing
• Screen Share
• Chats
• Screen shots
• Copy paste of files
• Record Video
• Whiteboard

14. Start Teamviewer
 Click Start
 Click all Programs
 Click Teamviewer 10
 Provide the person
assisting you Your ID
and Password.

15. Hosting an Instant Meeting
 Click on Meeting
 Click on Start
Instant Meeting

16. Meeting Panel
 Provide Meeting ID to other
participants. This can be done by
email or phone
 Host will automatically be sharing
Desktop

17. What is screen sharing ?
 It is the act of allowing multiple users to see your
PC’s screen while having the ability to interact with
your files and applications.

18. Security/ Authentication

19. Remote access

20. During Remote access
 You will see this at the bottom of the
Screen when someone is remotely
controlling your laptop.
 Click on the X when you want to stop
the remote assistance.
 You will see this screen
when you exit
Teamviewer. Click OK.

21. File sharing

22. My Meetings

23. Schedule Meeting

24. Skype

25. Introduction
 Skype, A free software program that you can download
from Skype.com that allows you to make free calls over
the Internet to other Skype users over the world.
 One of the most effective and widely used social
technologies around.
 Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to
make free video and voice calls, send instant messages
and share files with other Skype users.
 People also use Skype to make low-cost calls to
landlines and mobiles

26. When & Where Used
When
Internet connection is available.
Skype user is online
Where
Workplaces
Schools
Universities &collages
Home

27. Skype system Requirement
 One of those operating system
 Windows
 Mac OS
 iPhone
 iPad
 iPod touch
 Linux - Android
 Internet connection.
 A headset with a microphone

28. How to get started with Skype
 Install Skype
 Creating a Skype account
 Adding a contact
 Making a Skype call
 Making a conference call
 Instant Messaging
 Chat and group chat

29. Skype Features
 Skype out
 Skype In
 Video call
Conference calls
 File Sharing
 Instant Messaging
 Text Messaging
 Voice Mail

30. Skype Out
You can make a real phone call number from Skype
but this is not free like Skype to Skype calls. However,
it is cheaper than the normal phone call cost.

31. Skype IN
 For people to be able to call your Skype account
from a phone, you need a Skype IN number to give
it to them.
 Receiving calls from phones doesn’t cost you
anything but will charge the caller the same rate as
if they were calling a real phone.

32. Video Call
You can make video calls for free using Skype. This
help you to see the person you are talking to and
allow them to see you too.

33. Conference call
You and 24 other people can engage in a conference
call using Skype. This normally help the workers and
staff to make a group discussions with other staff
which located in various parts of the world .

34. File Sharing
You can easily send files over Skype to any of your
Skype contacts. There are no size limits for the file,
which is better than emails. For security reasons,
before the file transfer can begin, the recipient has to
approve the transfer and the person has to be online
for the file transfer to take place.
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35. Instant Messaging
• In addition to talking with your Skype contacts, you
can type messages to them while you are having a
voice conversation or if you cannot talk to them at a
particular moment.

36. Text Messaging
• You can use Skype to send text messages to any cell
phone in the world. The rates vary but are generally
cheaper than what a text message usually costs.
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37. Voice Mail
• If you want people to be able to leave you voice
messages while you are on another call or offline,
you can set up voicemail on Skype for $3/month or
$20/year.

38. Screen Sharing

39. Advantages
 Free communication
 Potential to be a great technology
 Easy to install
 Very cheap for its potential users
 Voice conferences (many users at a time)
 Helpful community of users

40. Emerging Technology
 Skype is a software application that allows users to
make voice calls over the Internet.
 Skype has also become popular for their additional
features which include instant messaging, file
transfer and video conferencing.
 Skype can be used as an e-learning means of
delivery, possessing all the features to facilitate an
on-line class.

41. ?
Questions