How to Make Skype Black

Skype allows users to communicate via webcam, for free.

Skype is a free software program that allows you to communicate with other Skype users all over the world. You can do this through traditional instant messaging--where you both type out what you want to say--or through using a webcam or a microphone, allowing you to talk directly to the person. Skype allows you to customize your experience, changing both the audio noises the program makes and the program's appearance.

Things You'll Need

• Skype

Instructions

1. Start Skype. If Skype is set to auto-launch when your computer starts, there will be a little blue "S" icon that you need to click on. If not, you will have to launch the program manually by finding the Skype icon and double-clicking it.

2. Log in using the username and password you registered with.

3. Once Skype is open, click on your username. This will bring up a different menu.

4. On this menu, click on "Personalize." A separate window will pop up.

5. Click on "Change Wallpaper." Your wallpaper is the background used by the Skype program. A new box titled "Set Your Skype Wallpaper" will appear.

6. Select "Pick a Preset Color." This will open a new window which will show you a host of different colors.

7. Choose black. Click "OK." Your Skype background will now be black.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use these steps to choose a custom wallpaper as well.

• You cannot set a custom wallpaper if you're using Skype on a Mac or Linux operating system.

References

• Help for Skype - How to set a custom wallpaper

Resources

• Skype Support