How to use Skype: basic information

Communication with relatives and people and business partners should be pleasant and productive. But how to achieve this, for example, in different parts of the city, or even in different countries? Very simple! To do this, just have to learn how to use Skype!

It should immediately be said that this program is absolutely free (more precisely, its download). And install it on your computer - it's a matter of minutes. It will take only the Internet and the query entered in the search bar. True, among the results of the search engine issue is to choose the official site of the program and download it from there. So, you can have the confidence that along with the program on the PC the virus did not settle.

Then the program will need to be installed. It's very simple. Skype himself gives all the necessary clues. Important! Before using Skype, you will need to register with a login and password that will be a personal "pass" to the world of the possibilities of this software miracle. If you do not want to enter these data every time you enter the program, you can put a "bird" in the "Remember" field. This will automatically log on to the system. However, it is not necessary to do this on all computers from which the output to Skype is made. After all, in this case, anyone can use your account.

When the login and password are entered, you can go directly to learning how to use Skype. By the way, it would be nice to first update your own profile: add photos and contact details (email, phone). So it will be easier for your friends to find you!

The window of the program itself is usually divided into two parts. In the right - the list of contacts. In the same part, there is a search bar through which you can find users to add to your contact list. To do this, enter the user's login (alternative - mail or phone number) and click the "Add to Contacts" button. After the user confirms the application, you will see it in the contact list and you will be able to communicate.

And then the most interesting question arises. And how to use Skype for communication? There are several options. The first is text messages. Something like all known "ICQ". There are also smiles and the ability to share files (to transfer the file, you need to click on the plus sign at the top of the screen and select a file from your computer), display your screen (this is more convenient than telling you which buttons to press to set, say, antivirus). You can also create group conversations (chats). To do this, just click on the "Add people" button.

One of the most attractive options for Skype is the ability to communicate via video. How to use Skype for this purpose? Yes, just click on the "Video call" button. And the interlocutors will be able to see each other! In this case, the video broadcast can be one-way.

With this program, you can also send SMS and call to mobile and city phones. However, these services, unlike the rest of the program's functionality, are paid. But there is not much at all! This is the basic instruction for Skype. If something is not completely clear, you can always contact the support system of the system itself!

Indeed, communication via Skype is a very simple and convenient thing that should be mastered!