You can stop Skype from starting automatically on your computer by adjusting your settings in Skype.

Microsoft just announced that it’s shutting down Skype in May 2025, officially ending the run of what was once my go-to app for video and voice calls. If you’re still using Skype, you’ll need to find ...

Skype is usually free, but if you want to use Skype to call phone numbers in the US or around the world, you'll need a ...

Skype Technologies SA, a company that offers free software for making phone calls over the Internet, is introducing a new version of its application on Tuesday that includes a prepay service for ...

If you recall, when Windows 11 was released (in 2021), Skype was dropped as a default (pre-installed) app from the roster (replaced by Microsoft Teams instead). However, the Skype client is still ...

When Skype debuted in 2003, it was the first time I remember feeling that an individual app—and not just the broader internet—was radically disrupting communications. Thanks to its implementation of ...

The era of Skype is drawing to a close as Microsoft has confirmed plans to shut down the pioneering video-calling service it ...

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV has announced a new phone that allows users of Skype Ltd.’s Internet telephony service to make calls without having to boot up their PCs. The voice-over-IP (VoIP) ...