Another scenario where this service will be useful is when you don’t have the administrative rights to install new software on a borrowed/shared computer. When the plug-in free Skype for Web (stable) will be released, users can simply borrow a laptop and using just the web interface log into your Skype account and get in touch with your Skype contacts. As the company works on fine tuning the platform to make it as good as the Skype application if not better, we are hoping it is going to become even more hassle free and readily available. The plug-in free Skype for Web is currently in beta stage and only available on Microsoft’s Edge browser. Something that beats the purpose of it being called a web-based interaction. That means, the web variant of Skype can allow you to make video calls, voice calls, and text messaging by simply signing in to your Skype account on the Edge browser without first downloading any plug-ins to the browser.Įarlier, the Skype for Web variant of the service first required you to install a plug-in to be able to communicate with your contacts.

The company has unveiled a plug-in free version of Skype for Web on the Edge browser. Well, Microsoft might just grant you that wish sooner that you think. However, we are all wishing for a fully web-based interaction without first having to install any plug-ins to use the service. There is no longer need to download and install the Skype app a development that’s quite convenient if you are in a slow, unreliable or metered internet connection. Those of you who Skype a lot must have found Skype for Web the most convenient way to connect to people on Skype.

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