Now turn your attention to the speakers pull-down the menu, and once again, select the appropriate speakers settings. Use your headset’s mic instead, or consider investing in a standalone microphone. In our experience, these are usually low quality and pick up a ton of background noise. If you’re using a notebook with a built-in webcam or have a webcam attached to your desktop, it probably has an integrated mic. Under the Microphone pull-down menu, select the mic you want to use. This is where you’ll configure Skype to use the proper devices. To start with, click on Tools, expand the General tab in the left-hand column, and select Audio settings. Consider this your go-to guide for making the most out of Skype.īecause Skype is first and foremost a VoIP client, the first thing you’ll want to do is spend a litte time getting your headset and microphone working properly. We’re also going to walk you through an assortment of tweaks and hacks to get the most out of this Swiss-army utility. You can also use Skype to record your own Podcast, weekly rant and all. But did you ever think to use Skype as a make-shift home surveillance system while you’re away at work? By following a few simple steps, you can see if Fido’s chewing on the couch again, and if so, issue a stern warning to cut it out. There are the basics, like sending and receiving instant messages with other Skype users. Sure, Skype’s bread and butter is still its ability to let users make phone calls using their broadband connection, but there’s so much more you can do with this versatile app. Spend a little time learning Skype and you’ll soon discover it’s much more than a one-trick pony. A little old now, but still has some great tips when using Skype.
Time to grab a cuppa and have some quiet reading time…this one is a long one, but worth your time. Thanks to Jodie Rimmer from Igniting Inner Strength for sharing this little beauty on Facebook Group -Business Women Unite.