Skype

Skype for Windows

Download and launch Skype on any Windows device for all your calls, messages, video and sharing in one convenient place.

• With the Skype app, you can do more together:
• Message, voice and video call, all from one app.
• Get everyone together with free group video calls.
• Send pictures and files, or share your screen.

Translate your calls and messages to speak with anyone around the world.From Skype: Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring. You can also now share your screen with other users. Skype calls focus on video and audio quality, and secure the calls with end-to-end encryption.

Skype is the most popular application on the market for making video calls, mobile calls, and sending instant messages and SMS. On top of all that it's now emerging as the successor to Messenger.

Skype's functions

• With Skype, you can communicate with your friends wherever they are and with whatever device you use, whether it's a latest generation phone, smart TV, PC or Mac.
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• Its main interest lies in video calls, where it's becoming something of a benchmark. They're free, although if you want to make group video calls of up to 10 people, then you need to pay.
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• In addition, Skype lets you call regular telephone numbers worldwide at a reduced rate, which is then deducted from your balance.
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• Finally, Skype, like a good successor to Messenger, lets you chat with your friendsregardless of the service they're using, whether Skype, Messenger or Facebook.

Skype's usability

• Using Skype isn't difficult, as long as you limit yourself to the basics.
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• Calling another Skype user is really simple, and the same applies to making phonecalls: the difficulties only appear if you want to use some of the more advancedfeatures.
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• Some functions are hidden in menus or buttons which aren't very descriptive (e.g.screen sharing), which requires a bit of prior learning and practice to take full advantage of it.
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• The fact that Skype has become a reference point when it comes to regular calls and video calling is no coincidence: it's a real all-rounder.
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• Skype is adaptable to almost any configuration, webcam, and network speed without requiring anything more than minimum configuration. It works without much, and does so very well.
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• There are many variables when it comes to good quality picture and sound, and Skype knows how to squeeze the full potential of your system, adapting the quality to the situation to keep the conversation flowing and stable.

Conclusion: an essential program

• Its functions, quality, and extent of its network users make it a program that's indispensable, not only on your PC, but also on your phone and tablet.
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• As for its future, you just need to remember that Microsoft has staked everything on Skype, which ensures that the program will continue to improve and increase its market share in the coming years.

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