SMS texts from a computer keyboard can be a fun way to communicate with friends and family. You don’t need to have a phone to send SMS texts; you can use a computer to type them out.

To send an SMS text from a computer, you’ll need to have a texting app installed on your computer. There are a few free texting apps available online, such as Google Hangouts and Facebook Messenger.

Once you have a texting app installed, open it and sign in to your account. Then, type your message in the text box and press the send button. …