Skype: all our guides
“I speak to my daughter in Australia and it doesn’t cost me a thing. Â We have webcams, too, so we can see each other. Â It’s almost as good as being together.”
Skype is a fantastic free computer program that enables people to speak to each other for free over the internet. It’s also possible to use Skype to make cheap calls to a landline or mobile telephone. Our step-by-step guides will have you up and running on Skype in no time.
Guides to using Skype
What is Skype? – A simple definition, plus a summary of Skype’s key features and benefits.
How to download Skype – A step-by-step guide to downloading this free program.
How to find Skype contacts – If someone is one of your Skype contacts, you can ring them for free via your computer.
How to make a Skype call – Here we’ll show you how to use your computer to ring one of your Skype contacts.
How to use Skype IM (Skype Chat) – This lets you chat to your Skype contacts via instant text messages and is a handy way of sending a document, picture or link.
How to buy Skype credit – By adding credit to your Skype account, you can make cheap calls to landline telephones and abroad.
How to Skype a landline or mobile – This isn’t free but it’s a lot cheaper than the rates charged by most phone companies, especially if you’re calling abroad.
January 23rd, 2011 harriethungerford | No Comments »