Skype VoIP

Other Essential Services and Products offered by Skype

Auto-Recharge Facility: With the auto-recharge feature; the Skype user can ensure that his Skype account never runs out of credit; even if he/she is the middle of a phone call. As soon the user’s Skype balance falls below $2; the account gets automatically recharged. Moreover; the feature is very easy to set up, monitor and manage. The Auto-recharge function can be set to any amount and most commonly users set it to the same amount as they purchased their Skype credit for. Auto-recharge is only available with PayPal or credit card payments. The feature may be disabled at any time. The Auto Recharge feature works on Windows.

Skype Prime: The Skype Prime Beta service is offered to Skype users which is highly useful, free to set up and very easy to use. This service allows the user to earn money through Skype, gives an opportunity to offer their services to millions of people worldwide or call up service providers and get to lap up on new information. The Skype Prime Beta user can share his skills by setting himself up as a call provider and earn cash in the whole process. These services could range from teaching others a foreign language or offer horoscope readings. The Skype Prime works on Windows and Mac OS X. The Skype user has an option of charging per minute fee or a one-time fee. Furthermore, Skype offers various ways to help the user promote these services. The user needs to ensure that they have the latest Skype version installed; in order to access the Skype Prime service.

Send Money through Skype: With Skype’s “Send Money” service; users can conveniently and safely send money to family, colleagues or friends. The recipient receives a notification that the money is on its way. The user is required to download the latest Skype version, in order to access this Skype feature. Friends may also pull in money to send someone a gift or birthday present. The entire transaction takes place through PayPal and the user is required to have a PayPal account to be able to send cash through Skype. What’s more? This service is offered completely free of cost and is completely safe to use. The recipient too is required to have a PayPal account in order to be able to receive the cash through Skype. The money can then be withdrawn from the PayPal account to their bank account. Skype users need to review and adhere to PayPal’s acceptable use policy.

Business Control Panel: The Business Control Panel is a free tool offered to Skype users which allows efficient management of Skype in business. The user is able to buy and manage Skype credit as well as SkypeIn numbers within their company. It allows easy and convenient management of Skype accounts, allocate Skype credit to employees and the user has an option of buying up to €250 of credit in one go. Additionally; it also comes equipped with the auto-recharge feature and printable version of the expense reports for enhanced functionality and management of Skype credit accounts. If that’s not all; users get to buy SkypeIn numbers in an instant through the user-friendly control panel and allocate those numbers to their employees.

Emoticons: Skype comes loaded with some very interesting emoticons; so users get to convey their thoughts through a picture that speaks volumes. Use emoticons in instant messages or chats.

File Transfer feature: Skype has made it possible to send files of just about any size to other Skype contacts through Skype. The transfer is faster than an email and the best of all; there are no file size restrictions. Be it documents, photos or videos; the File transfer facility eliminates the hassle of emailing; thereby saving time and effort. In order to send a file; the user needs the select the “Send File” option; select the file to be transferred and simply click send. The recipient then has an option of accepting or denying the file transfer. The File Transfer feature works on MAC OS X, Windows and Linux.

Skype Contacts:

Skype Name: The Skype name is the unique name or Skype ID that a user needs in order to sign into his account and works like a Skype passport. The Skype name allows users to find you in the Skype directory. Skype Name works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows Mobile, WiFi phones, Cordless phones, Nokia N800.

Presence: The presence feature displays the Skype user’s offline or online status. The user can also set the presence settings on busy, away or unavailable mode. Other presence options include “Do not Disturb”, “Invisible”, “Call forwarded”, “Voicemail”, “Blocked”, “Not on a computer” and “Pending” depending upon the presence status of the user. Presence works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows Mobile, WiFi phones, Cordless phones, Nokia N800 and 3. All presence settings can be changed as and when required. Moreover; with a presence setting; the user on the other end knows when it’s a good time to talk or chat with his Skype contact.

Quick Filter: The Quick Filter feature helps the user find his friends or contacts easily and quickly. It also allows the user to allocate a speed dial number to any of their contacts as well as redial any previously dialed numbers with just a single click. All the user needs to do is simply type in the friend’s Skype name into the textbox of the Skype window and press enter or click the green Call button.

Skype Games: Skype offers a variety of fun games for Skype users including Backgammon, Chess, Bingo, Checkers, Yahtzee, Kniffel and new ones are added frequently. Skype users can play these games amongst themselves by inviting each other to games of their interest. This makes Skype all the more interactive; thereby enhancing its functionality and versatility.

Privacy and Security:
Skype is completely safe to use and does not allow any spyware, adware or other malicious software to operate. However, the user does need to follow basic guidelines in order to stay safe and secure on Skype. The Skype software shield the user’s privacy and works with anti-virus and other security tools. Skype issues every user of Skype a “digital certificate” that any user of Skype can present in order to establish the identity of the person placing or receiving a Skype call or chat. These digital certificates form the core of Skype’s online directory, which permits users to find one another over the Internet without needing a central list of who’s online. Other aspects like authentication, encryption and independent security reviews enhance the security features of Skype.

Troubleshooting; Forum and Knowledgebase:
The Skype website features a comprehensive troubleshooting section which allows users to resolve any kind of issues that they may be facing related to Skype products and services. This way; they not only are able to lap up on knowledge but also have any issues resolved in just a matter of minutes. Users are also able to submit support requests, participate in an interactive user forum or just browse through the knowledgebase. These tools prove to be highly informative and useful as well as keep the user updated with the latest announcements and happenings on Skype.