Explain Skype

Communicating with someone by voice requires a land line or cellphone, which both can cost a lot of money. A cheaper alternative, especially if you have a broadband Internet connection, is to use Skype.

Description

Skype is a free software download that lets you communicate by voice or video through an Internet connection. You can talk with other Skype users for free, or with landlines or cellphones for a small per-minute charge.

Use

Skype requires a computer, a reliable Internet connection and either a webcam or microphone, and headphones and speakers to make the call. You'll need to create an account but after that, placing a call means running the program and typing in the phone number or username.

Installation

You can download the program for free from Skype's website and install it by going through the install wizard. You can set up preferences such as your Skype account, usercode, password, voicemail options and phone book of frequently-called.

References

• Skype: Home

Resources

• Skype: Download