Learning Skype

Get up to speed quickly with Skype, the tool for video and voice calling, instant messaging, screen sharing, and more. Oliver Schinkten walks you through the basics of working with Skype, from creating an account and adding contacts to placing video/audio calls in one-on-one meetings or group conversations. Oliver demonstrates how to set up your equipment to allow for high-quality audio and video. Next, he explains everything you need to know about initiating or receiving calls and chat messages. Oliver covers how to set up a Skype Number, make calls to phones, and set up voicemail and call forwarding. Finally, he explains the differences between using Skype on the desktop versus Skype on mobile devices, and explains how to adjust your privacy settings.