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How to use Skype for chat, voice calls, video calls, recording meetings, and other tasks. Our Skype content is for Windows, the web, and mobile platforms.

How to delete Skype messages (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to delete Skype messages (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.07.2021
If you sent something by accident to the wrong person, you’re probably wondering how to delete Skype messages on both sides. Luckily, when you delete a message on Skype, it disappears without a trace for both you and its recipient, whether they already read it...
4 ways disable Meet Now in Windows 10

4 ways disable Meet Now in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 19.01.2021
The Meet Now icon from Windows 10 allows you to start or join Skype meetings with others quickly. However, those who don’t use it or don’t like Skype may not want it shown on their taskbar, near the clock. If that is the case for...
What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.01.2021
You might have noticed a new icon showing up in Windows 10, next to the clock from the system tray. It is a symbol of a video camera, and if you hover your mouse over it, the tooltip says Meet Now. You may wonder how...
How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.05.2020
Are you wondering how to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10? Whether you're using the default app for Windows 10 or the Skype desktop app, it is easy to disable Skype on startup. If you want to decide for yourself when to launch...
How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 08.05.2020
Are you wondering how to record your important Skype calls to review or use later? With Skype's built-in recording ability, you can create podcasts, save precious moments with your loved ones, or make sure nobody misses what was discussed in the latest online meeting. Your...
How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time in Windows 10

How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.05.2020
Using multiple Skype accounts at the same time can help you keep an eye on different areas of your life simultaneously. You can use one account for work conversations and business calls, one to keep in touch with your family, and another to hang out...
How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 14.04.2020
Knowing how to share your screen on Skype is useful in a variety of situations. Whether you need help with your computer, want to show a presentation to your colleagues, or feel like getting a loved one's opinion on your dating profile, you can use...
How to use Skype on Windows 10 like a Pro

How to use Skype on Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.03.2020
Both on Windows 10 and on mobile platforms, Microsoft simplified Skype's user experience, making it look similar and work the same on touch-based devices and regular mouse and keyboard ones. In this tutorial, we show you how to use Skype on Windows 10, in the...
How can I make my Skype theme dark (or light)?

How can I make my Skype theme dark (or light)?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.07.2019
You might be asking yourself: Is there a dark theme for Skype? Yes there is, and there's also a light theme, just like in Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Both themes are available in Skype for Windows 10, Android, and iOS. In this guide, we...
How to configure and test the webcam in Skype

How to configure and test the webcam in Skype

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.04.2019
Skype is one of the most used video conferencing apps in the world. People use its apps on a multitude of devices, from Windows laptops and PCs to Android smartphones, to iPhones and iPads. One of Skype's essential features is its ability to make video...
How to configure the microphone and the speakers in Skype for Windows 10

How to configure the microphone and the speakers in Skype for Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 28.03.2019
With more than two billion registered users using both computers and mobile devices, Skype makes it easy to connect with people from different organizations or geographies. The sound quality of your Skype calls on Windows 10 relies on making correct audio settings, as well as...
8 ways to start the Skype app in Windows 10

8 ways to start the Skype app in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 25.03.2019
Skype is one of the pioneers of making video and voice calls over the internet, and it has become popular over the years while enjoying its share of controversies too. When you use a Windows 10 PC or device, Skype is built-in, installed, and ready...
How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.08.2017
A few years ago, we published a guide about unlinking your Skype ID from your Microsoft account. It was very popular with our readers, and it provided them with real help. However, as of early 2017, it stopped working because Microsoft has silently changed things,...
11 things you can do to fix webcam issues on Skype

11 things you can do to fix webcam issues on Skype

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.03.2017
Are you having problems with your webcam while using Skype? You can hear the people to whom you speak, but they can't see you? Or maybe the only thing they can see are blurred lines or gray images? Whether you use an external webcam that's...
How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.03.2016
While being the most widely used voice and video chat service in the world, Skype has suffered for a very long time from a really annoying security hole. If not set properly, Skype leaks your IP address. This was Skype's Achilles' heel and, even though...
How To Chat Or Group Text Chat With The Skype For Windows Desktop App

How To Chat Or Group Text Chat With The Skype For Windows Desktop App

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Mandache
  • 11.08.2015
Skype for desktop is a great tool that will allow you to stay connected with your family, friends and colleagues. One of its highly useful features is the ability to chat for free with almost anyone in the world. Also, you can use Skype for...