Some features are hidden behind menus and some buttons don't explain the feature it activates, like screen sharing. It's not difficult to use Skype if you only use the basic features.Ĭalling another Skype user is simple and making calls to land lines isn't difficult either, but problems emerge when you want to use advanced features. You can also call land line and cell phone numbers worldwide at a lower cost per minute which is deducted from your Skype balance.Īs the successor to Windows Messenger, Skype also lets you chat with friends on Facebook. The main function of Skype is video calls which allow for single and group video conferencing. Using Skype to communicate is easy because it's a cross-platform app with support on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. Skype has been owned by various companies with the most recent in 2011 when Microsoft bought the company and integrated it into Windows as a replacement for Messenger. Video calls wouldn't emergy until two years later along with different functions that were eventually discontinued like Skypecast and SkypeFind. The technology behind the P2P program is what Skype ran to enable calls between computers. With support for video calls, VOiP calls, and instant messages, it's possible to replace your land line phone.Īdvertisement (function() ) Skype is one of the most popular apps for communicating with friends and family.
