Indeed but having said thaqt I never rule anything in or out so its very
possible that Microsoft may add some accessibility to the product in the
future.
The Mac version of Skype has also changed.
On 25/01/2018 9:02 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:
That is correct. The Windows 10 version, (as of the Fall Creator’s
Update) is now a very different animal.
I too have dumped it. I don’t see it as a viable option any longer.
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On 23 Jan 2018, at 17:56, Dane Trethowan <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
You cannot use Skype For Desktop under Windows 10 any longer as far as
I know, I was using Skype For Desktop but the software was updated
overnight to Skype For Windows 10.
On 24/01/2018 2:54 AM, Rick Alfaro wrote:
Which Skype are you using under Windows, the modern windows app or
the desktop version? The desktop version has a ton of hotkeys and
they are all redefinable under tools>options. It sounds like you are
using the modern app which is a nightmare to use.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 10:46 PM
To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: I've Abandoned Skype
After 10 years of continuous use I've been forced to abandon Skype as
the operation of the Windows 10 and Mac versions have become
incredibly complex in my view to the point that the very basics seem
to have been forgotten by Microsoft, this point is driven home when
you discover that there seems to be no keyboard shortcut or global
hotkey anywhere to answer incoming calls.
I've looked at the keyboard shorcut/hotkey chart on the Microsoft
Skype Support site but no joy there.
Now the decision I made is only from a personal point of view and I
would like to be proven wrong on my assessment so if anyone knows
what I don't then please speak up.
I'm looking at alternatives to Skype to suit my audio and video
needs, one of those alternatives is Facetime which a whole swag of
people probably have but don't realise it.
If you're on a Mac computer then you'll find Facetime as part of Mac OSX.
If you're on an iPhone or iPad then you've probably seen Facetime on
the first page of Apps.
The Facetime App on the Mac is very easy to use with only a few
options appearing on the screen, likewise with Facetime For IOS.
I also have two other utilities which are going to help enormously in
handling my communication needs.
The excellent Handsfree 2 App for the Mac will allow access to my
mobile phone using Bluetooth paring.
Handsfree 2 will allow me to dial out and receive incoming calls via
my mobile directly and settings can be configured in such a way that
the audio of a call is transmitted to the Mac to be output through
the Sound Device of your choice - say a headset or similar -.
Unfortunately I don't know of an alternative to Handsfree 2 for Windows.
I have the very nice Express Talk App from NCH Software for both Mac
and Windows which allows the management of multiple VOIP lines from
your computer and the feature set is extensive to say the least,
everything from making/receiving calls to recording and transferring
of calls with on-hold music should you want it, all fully customisable.
And finally my Sony xPeria X-Performance phone offers VOIP management
facilities so not only do I have a mobile number but I can define
VOIP numbers so that when they're called the call goes straight to
the mobile which I think is truly amazing.
This is all food for thought so I'd be interested in any comments or
suggestions.
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