You should at least know by now how to successfully navigate through Skype in order to use Skype to the fullest.
However, the Skyping saga can be at best unexplored and undiscovered features that can make an easier life for you. There are some features listed that can help personalize the application for you
Having A Genuine Calling Number
It is not uncommon for Skype users to receive out of the world phone numbers that display country codes when they show up on the caller ID. Many fear that they are either fake callers, hackers calling or others, and you would hate to pass up on the call later knowing that it was a loved one that called you.
So now Skype knows your concerns and have decided to provide users with a safe number that shows up not only in your name, but also they go a step further and give you a unique number. The numbers that you can receive by going to you Skype account and request a new number will match numbers that you would receive from your phone provider. When you follow the instructions for requesting a new number, all you have to do is enter the verification code, and you will set. You can give out the number to other users, and they will be able to call or receive calls using your number.
Putting A Face On Your Message
Skype also knows that are in constant competition with mobile applications that are making it easier for you users to communicate with others through several convenient means. No longer do users communicate with instant messaging and sending text messages, but they are now able to send voice messages to other users. All you have to do is record a short message clip, and you can send to any of your users on Skype. These small video messages can greatly help when you aren’t able to be next to your loved ones and families. While also having a lasting memory of seeing and hearing your face and voice each time, they open up your voice message.
All the users will need to do is hit the + icon in the contacts, and then hit on the option for sending the video. Just follow the instructions given on recording the video message, and you have several options for rerecording until you feel that it is close to perfection. Once you have the final voice message, you can just send it off.
Connecting Skype To Your Facebook Account
For most users on Skype, they also use Facebook in order connect with friends and family. Connecting your Facebook account and Skype account will provide a more convenient way in order to stay in touch with contacts on your Skype. Users will have the ability to do the same thing on their Skype while on their Facebook. Just go to the Contact Lists on both Skype and Facebook, connect, and you can go from there.
Backup Your Skype
One of the best steps, when using Skype, is to have your contacts on Skype backed up on your device. When you need to reinstall the application, you needn’t worry about losing all your contacts once you uninstall. In order to back up your contacts on Skype, just go Contacts and choose Advanced Backup Contacts. It will generate automatically business cards for each contact and will be downloaded to a folder on your computer. Now you are able to know that if needed you can have your contacts saved.
When To Notify You
Notifications for Skype can be annoying at time, and you sometimes will receive update notifications and other irrelevant notifications. But don’t be in despair, there is something the user can do so they won’t be inundated with countless unnecessary notifications that you don’t need. Go to Tools, and then choose Options and Notifications, and press whether to turn the notifications on or off and you can just receive version updates and other important notifications.