What is Skype? What can Skype Do? Steps to Set it up.

What is Skype?

Skype is a multi-purpose online telephone system. It is useful for real time audio, video and even screen sharing sessions online. Regardless of the physical location of attendees, persons who have an Internet connection can use Skype for live audio-visual chats. --- --

There is no financial cost to set up or use Skype. See the video introduction to Skype, list of minimum requirements, setup steps and a list of other very good options.

How to Set Up Skype

1. Ensure that your computer meets the minimum requirements to download an set up Skype

2. Go to the Skype download page

3. Click on the 'Download' button which should appear on the Skype download page

4. Follow the prompts (like creating a new username).

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What Skype Can Do

With Skype, you can do the following.

• Send text messages to each other in real time free of cost.


• Call and talk with each other. Call a friend's computer free of cost.


• See when your friend is online. (You can disable this feature at anytime).


• See your friend as he / she speaks and or he / she can see you with the use of your computers' webcam. (You can disable this feature at anytime)


• Send and open files as you speak.


• Customize the look of this application.


• Look at each other's live desktops. This Skype feature is called 'desktop or screen sharing'. *

* This feature is a good choice for calls that require you and your friend to see each other's screens real time. This feature has many applications. For instance, it is very useful when you need to show each other how to navigate through a hard-to-explain process on a computer application.

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