Schedule Skype Meetings Using Windows 10 Calendar App

Skype meetings can be directly scheduled using the Calendar app in Windows 10. The attendees only need a Skype account to join and it can be done directly through a browser or with the Skype app. Here is how: Open the Calendar app from the Windows 10 start menu. You can also search for it using the search icon from the taskbar or by using Win key +S. Next, click on the + button to add an event in...

How To Protect Your IP Address When Using Skype

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When making calls in Skype to those who are not in the Contacts list, it is a good idea to hide your own IP address to avoid potential trouble. This is because there are third party services which can resolve your Skype name to your IP address. Skype has an option regarding this. To enable : Go to Tools >Options Then scroll down to Advanced > Connection. Enable the tick mark next to “Allow...

How To Tweak Privacy Settings For Skype

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The default Skype settings allow anyone not on contact list to call or IM. Here is how to change these privacy settings to avoid unwanted calls and messages : Login to Skype and choose Skype > Privacy. Here, change the options for “Allow calls from” and “Allow IMs from” to “people in my Contact list”. If needed, auto receiving of video and screen sharing too...

How To Use Skype From Outlook.com

With the Skype-Outlook.com integration, it is now possible to directly chat with Skype contacts when using Outlook.com. To use this feature, first login to Outlook.com and then get the official Skype plugin from here. Click on “Get the plugin” and then “Get Started” for the installation to start. Then, choose “Run” when prompted and wait for the setup to complete. Now,...

How To Install And Use Skype In Linux Mint /Ubuntu

The popular Internet video and audio messenger Skype is available for Linux Mint / Ubuntu too. Here is how to quickly install and use it : 1. Open Terminal in Linux Mint / Ubuntu and type : sudo apt-get install skype 2. Once installed, it will show up in the Applications > Internet section. 3. Launch Skype and sign in with user name and password as usual. 4. Once logged in, you can change various...