What are the best low cost web cams to use with a Macbook Pro?

I want to use both the Mac internal camera and a remote camera for teaching on Skype and I am therefore looking for the best solution for me - any help out there?

For Skype use, see Skype Help starting at https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA603/which-webcams-and-headsets-will-work-with -skype?q=webcam. In general, webcams from http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com that meets your budget limits will work.
I suggest a USB (versus Firewire) cam. Don't install any software that comes with it (all necessary software is included in Mac OS X 10.4.9 and later), and it should work with your Mac.
When your Mac recognizes more than one connected camera, most camera-capable applications have settings that allow you to choose which camera to use. However, they do not all work the same way. (In most apps, the selector choices do not show if you do not have more than one camera.)
To switch Skype between your inbuilt and external webcams, select the camera you want in the "Camera" choices bar of Skype Audio/Video Preferences as shown in this image:
These previous threads contain some general information on how to select between connected camera in some other camera apps:
• http://discussions.apple.com/thread/6531512
• http://discussions.apple.com/thread/5162798
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Mac OSX 10.10.3

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svdmmanta wrote:
Is there a free anti-virus download for Macs? Do they do the job or do I have to spend money on something better?
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More Info Here > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4545776?tstart=0
And Here > Antivirus Discussion
The Safe Mac > http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/

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https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
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<http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/7402/omnidisksweeper>
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What is the best free anti virus software to install on a macbook pro?

What is the best free anti virus software to install on a computer used only for personal use?

yankeefan29 wrote:
What is the best free anti virus software to install on a computer used only for personal use?
No antivirus software is needed.
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