Skype has long been known for its free peer-to-peer calling and video chats. If you use Skype to chat with friends, family, or business contacts, learn how to screen share on your new Chromebook, ...

One thing not mentioned in my list is the addition of video to Skype. But vide is now built in to Skype for Windows and there are additional video options available for Skype, so that is a topic for ...

When Skype debuted in 2003, it was the first time I remember feeling that an individual app—and not just the broader internet—was radically disrupting communications. Thanks to its implementation of ...

Microsoft just announced that it’s shutting down Skype in May 2025, officially ending the run of what was once my go-to app for video and voice calls. If you’re still using Skype, you’ll need to find ...

You can now use your smartphone as a second camera feed in Skype. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft has two new features ...