Skype is an app developed and distributed by Microsoft that allows you to make [free calls], [chat], and [video calls]. It was released as an app that allows [video calls] long before video conferencing became commonplace as it is today. It supports cross-platform, not only [Windows] but also [iPhone] [Android] and [Mac]. Here we will look at the installation and initial setup of [Skype for Mac], his Mac version of [Skype].
App [Skype for Mac]
First, download and install the app [Skype for Mac].
download
Click Download Skype for Mac to download the dmg file.
install
Let’s drag and drop the app “Skype” to the “Applications” folder.
Initial settings for Skype
Sign in to Skype
Sign in
profile image
If you don’t want to add Photos, just click Continue without uploading.
Audio (microphone/speaker) test
It’s an audio test. ① This is the [Microphone] test. Check the volume while speaking into the microphone. You can also set automatic adjustment. ② This is the [Speaker] test. Let’s select Voice Test. ③ You can also [Make a free test call]. ④ Click [Continue].
video test
It’s a video test. ① This is the [Camera] test. Check the displayed image. ② You can also [Change background]. If you don’t want to show the room in a video conference, change the [Background]. ③ Click [Continue].
Welcome!
Welcome! is displayed, the initial setup is complete. ① Check [How to get started]. ② [Chat] [Call] [Contact] [Notification] [Meeting] starts here.
