Saturday, September 28, 2013

What is Skype

Skype allows users to make telephone calls from their computer to other Skype users free of charge, or to landlines and cell phones for a fee. 

Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing and its ability to circumvent firewalls

To use Skype you need a computer with an internet connection, Skype software (downloadable free from www.skype.com) and a Skype name. You can use your own name or a nickname of your choice, so long as no-one else has chosen it previously. The Skype program will tell you if your choice has been taken. You don't need a number, as people will find you by your Skype name

You need to download it first. you can download it for free from:

http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/

1 comment:

  1. Skype is a computer program that offers a VoIP ('Voice over Internet Protocol') service. This lets you make calls to people all over the world via your computers or telephone and have text chats. Calls between computers are usually free, and other Skype calls are generally inexpensive. - Visit more info:- Skype Help also Call 1-800-231-4635 (Toll Free).

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