Skype is an instant messaging service that also allows users to have audio and video conversations with both other Skype users as well as the general public. Initial Skype services are completely free while minutes and other services can be purchased at a low rate. Skype is designed to be the ultimate communication medium for users all around the world and proves itself time and time again in over forty different countries. While there are many programs available that rival Skype, the software is, without a doubt, one of the best solutions in low cost communication.
Instant Messenger
The Skype Instant Messenger is known worldwide for its versatile nature and ease of use. The Skype Instant Messenger organizes Skype contacts into both premade and customized categories, includes over two dozen emoticons, can be upgraded through the use of plug-ins, and includes several notification types that alert users when they have a message. The Skype Instant Messenger is completely free and features automatic saved messages so that users can see a log of every conversation that they have ever had using Skype.
Skype Calling
Skype Calling is a multi-functional feature of Skype that allows users to call either another computer or a mobile phone. Skype Calling to other Skype users is completely free and is simply an audio feature of the Skype Instant Messenger. Skype Calling to mobile phones, however, requires the user to purchase minutes at an affordable rate of 2 cents per minute or $1.09 per month. Users of Skype Calling are able to purchase and setup their own online phone number to be used with their Skype calls to allow them to both send and receive phone calls, including voicemails.
Skype Video
Skype Video is an extension of the Skype Instant Messenger and allows users to have video conversations with their friends, family, and coworkers. Skype Video requires that one or both users have a webcam but does not charge any type of fee for this service. In fact, users can find a webcam from the Accessories menu on the Skype website. With a Skype videophone, users can even have Skype Video conversations without a computer. Skype Video features high quality as well as fast and reliable connections and now that Skype has been re-engineered specifically for Windows, Skype Video is even faster and sturdier than ever before.
Screen Sharing
Skype features a service called Screen Sharing that allows users to share their monitor screen with whoever they are communicating with. Screen Sharing can be useful in situations where a user needs to share something with another user but does not have the ability to describe it or share it in any other way. For example, one user may need to show another user how to access a specific function in a software. Instead of trying to describe how to do this, the user can simply share his/her screen with the other user. Screen Sharing is similar to Window's Remote Assistance feature but does not allow users to control each other's computers.
File Sharing
Another feature that Skype has is File Sharing. File Sharing allows users to transfer files from one computer to another without emailing them. File Sharing does not have any file size limits which means that users can send virtually any file through Skype. Users should be aware, however, that larger files take longer to transfer.
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