Skype is a special software for communicating with family and friends through calls. This program has a huge number of features, which are gradually increasing with the advent of various plugins.
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Skype is one of the most popular programs for communicating with family and friends. First of all, the high popularity of this software is due to the fact that calls from computer to computer are made absolutely free of charge. As for calls to mobile and landline phones, this method of communication, of course, provides for payment, but several times less than the telephone operators offer. Thus, it turns out that every owner of a personal computer or laptop with Skype installed can save a lot on calls.
Surely, many owners of this software know that one of the most popular Skype features is video calling. In order for the user to be able to make a video call, he only needs a personal computer with Skype and a webcam. In addition, owners of mobile devices with Skype installed can also make video calls (only on certain models of phones and tablets). As for the cost of video calls, by the standard they are absolutely free. If the user purchases the paid version of Skype, then he will be able to create video conferences (group video calls).
What do you need for a Skype video call?
As mentioned above, the user does not need any special software (plugins) in order to use video communication. To do this, it is enough to have a computer with a program, a webcam and installed drivers for it. After starting Skype, it will automatically detect a new device and sync with it. If you have several webcams installed, then in the "Settings" Skype you can choose the one that you will use.
Also, it's worth noting that, unfortunately, Skype is missing some useful features. For example, it would not be superfluous to record audio and video calls. This and many other features can be added to Skype through special add-ons - plugins. On the official website of the program developers, in the store, you can find a huge number of various applications for Skype. They are all sorted into categories: for business, for recording, for collaboration, games, etc. The installation of the applications you like can be carried out either directly from the site or through the Skype program. To do this, select the "Tools" tab in the program, open "Applications" and click on the "Download applications" button, after which a list of them will appear.
