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Skype Instant Messaging on Windows 8

Windows 8 is the latest operating system offered by Microsoft. While everyone else is upgrading their computer and laptop units, people like you who use Windows 8 need to get the ball rolling now with Skype instant messaging! To send … Read More …

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How to Call Phones via Skype

While Skype offers many options on how to call them, here is how to do it using their Dial Pad. Here is how to call phones via Skype: 1. Start your Skype! Login by typing your account information 2. At … Read More …

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How To Start Skype Screen Sharing

What is Screen Sharing? Screen sharing is one of the coolest features of Skype which enables Skype users to hold virtual collaborations and tutorials innovatively with each other for FREE. When you share your screen with someone from your contact … Read More …

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Getting Started in Skype for Windows 8

Windows 8.1 is already here! And of course, lovely Skype will not leave us so it has now a new version specially built for Windows 8.1 Here are four guides for different people who want to fully grasp how to … Read More …

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For Clear Skype Connection, Check your Bandwidth Now!

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) requires minimum bandwidth in order to get the best out of communicating over the web. To avoid interruption when calling someone or when you record Skype video calls, you need to make sure that your … Read More …

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How to Update Your Skype Profile Picture and Status

Changing your Skype profile picture and status lets you personalize your Skype experience. It’s easy. Let’s get started! Change your status! Posting a status updates your friends on what’s going on with you or if you’re available to talk. Statuses … Read More …

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Using Skype on Windows 8

Windows 8 is the latest Operating System offered by Windows. It offers a different kind of experience even when you use Skype. If it’s your first time to use Skype on Windows 8, you might need to familiarize yourself first … Read More …

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Troubleshooting Your Skype Connection

You can’t wait to get home and log into Skype to talk to your loved ones. You hurry up after work and rush through traffic. The minute you open the door to your place, you immediately head to your laptop. … Read More …

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What is Skype? [Skype Basics]

So what is Skype? Skype is a software application initially released in August 29, 2003. It was later on developed by Microsoft Skype Division. It enables millions of its registered users to avail Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls for FREE … Read More …

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Skype Texting: No Phone? No Problem!

Mobile phones aren’t the only gadgets that can send SMS text messages. With Skype, other gadgets like laptops or tablets can send SMS too. All you need is an internet connection cause Skype texting makes it possible. If you don’t … Read More …

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2 Easy Ways To Join Skype

Maybe you’re too amazed with Skype now and you want to join? You can join Skype through your Microsoft account or as a regular account user. With your Microsoft account, you can connect with your Microsoft contacts and will have … Read More …

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Skype Features You Can Use to Increase Office Productivity

While popular among many as the application of choice for communicating with far-flung loved ones, numerous businesses are taking advantage of the many fantastic Skype features it offers. If you and your co-workers are spending a lot of time in … Read More …

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Making Yourself Easy to Find on Skype [Skype Profile]

If you want to be able to really enjoy using Skype as your instant messenger of choice, you have to know every widget or feature that can help you do just that. There are call forwarding options and Skype add-ons … Read More …

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Skype’s Surprising Search Bar [Skype Search]

Did you know that the Skype Search Bar in your toolbar can be used in so many ways? For Mac users, here are just some things you can find using the Search Bar:

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How to Do Skype Screenshots for Different Operating Systems

Taking screenshots of your computer screen – similar to when you record Skype video – is a great way of graphically showing another person what you can see on your monitor. Use it whenever you need to show someone else … Read More …

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Is your PC Skype Compatible? Find Out Here.

Companies all over the world use Skype for business. Voice over internet Protocol (VOIP) brings considerable savings in communication costs. Aside from communicating through voice and chat, employees have found additional features such as a Skype video call recorder very … Read More …

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How to Maintain Your Skype Privacy

VoIP applications are popularly known as social or instant messaging apps. Once installed, you start to add and accept contacts whom you want to exchange calls and messages with. The same works for Skype. That’s why a contact request is … Read More …

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Skype: A Useful Tool for Students [Skype for Students]

Skype has been able to connect millions of people across the globe. Businessmen and families separated from each other have proven the functionality of this application. Another group won’t let themselves be left behind with this technology. They are the … Read More …

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Common Questions About Skype for Android Tablets

Android tablet users do not need to worry. Most of Skype’s popular features (voice calls, video calls, mobile and landline calls, file sharing, and instant messaging features) are available on the device. Here are some quick answers to frequently-asked questions … Read More …

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