Skype is just a fantastic piece of software that really deserved to be featured here sooner. Basically Skype is a piece of free software for making phone calls over the net.
Calls to other Skype users is totally free, no matter where they are in the world. So if you’re sick of racking up a huge bill talking to relatives overseas, all you need is for both of you to get Skype and you can talk as long as you want without it costing you a thing!
Calling regular phones is simple and easy but you do need to pay for them. You just buy some Skype credit and then you can start calling. The credit is pretty cheap, so Skype can help you save money on your regular calls too! Ideally all your family and friends will get Skype as well, then you don’t have to worry about credit at all!
Using Skype is easy, the install takes less than 2 minutes. You will have to sign-up for a Skype account but it’s free and simple. Once loaded, Skype will show you a contact list indicating who is online and who isn’t. Adding contacts is easy and you can also find random Skype users to talk to using the SkypeMe! mode if you are bored. Sound quality and reception is as clear as any telephone, although having a good quality microphone and speakers/headphones will make sure everything sounds as crisp as possible.
Other features include the ability to communicate with your Skype contacts via instant messaging (just like ICQ or Windows Live Messenger) if you don’t feel like talking. You can even IM while on a phone call, this is great for sending web links or something with a specific spelling that your contacts can just copy & paste as they like. You can also transfer files like other IM applications, so you can use Skype for a lot more than just voice calls.
Another fantastic feature is the ability to make video calls and if you’ve seen an episode of Oprah lately, you’ll notice that a lot of people call in to the show, via video, using Skype! The program has been around for a long time now so it is very polished and stable. If you’ve never used it before, download it and try it out today!
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