Skype is actually still pretty good, especially for scheduling calls for work, friends, or family. Also, only the host needs an account, making it easy to get set up and started. Here's how.
Skype has lost mindshare over the years due to an ever-changing interface and feature set. Alas, it still remains one of the best tools for free video and voice conferencing on PC and mobile devices, and nowadays, only the call host actually needs an account to get a call going.
Here's how to quickly set up a chat for you and your friends or colleagues over Skype.
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