Some time ago we made an article in which we talked a little about which were the best applications currently within the VoIP segment .

Back then, we said that there were probably no rivals for Skype, the queen of the category for a long time, although there are other alternatives that we could consider cheaper. But the versatility of the application precedes them, which is why everyone wants to have Skype installed on their computer .

What happens is that in this way, we will be making sure to keep in touch with our friends, acquaintances and family from anywhere in the world and many times, without spending a single euro to do so.

Now, that does not mean that all users can install Skype without difficulties when they want to, and it is precisely on this issue that we wanted to fall below.

For this reason, the idea is to review below, throughout this article, what are the elements that we must take into account when it comes to offering users the installation of Skype on their computers.

The main thing to consider, we know anyway, is that Skype in terms of its installation is completely free, so discard all the sites that want to charge you for it and as always the recommendation that we make you download the links from the official platforms.

Index(  )

1. Installing Skype on my computer
2. Download Skype on Mac computers
3. How to completely uninstall Skype on Mac?
   1. Uninstall Skype with FonePaw MacMaster Uninstaller

Installing Skype on my computer

• The first thing we must do to install Skype on our computer is then to go to the browser search engine, whatever we have pre-installed or like to use, and in the search box place the magic word: Skype
• Once inside the official Skype site, which is indeed the same as where you should find the word on your computer. You will be able to see the Download option, on which we click
• At that point, we will have to select according to the operating system, if we have a Windows or a Mac operating system, and according to the one we have, we will click on a download button or the other
• When the file, regardless of what it is, has been downloadedto our computer, we are going to hit Run, starting the installation process itself
• We follow the instructions that appear on the screen, and wait a few seconds for the installation to finish completely.
• We open the new shortcut to Skype that should have been created on our computer, or we enter the applicationfrom the panel of all of them

In the same way, you should remember that if at the moment you do not have an official Skype account, on the main page of this video calling application you will find the possibility of registering within the system to start using it.

If you already have a username and password, all you have to do is place them, so that you log in, and you are also able to communicate with everyone you know.

Now, continuing with the same trend, talking about how to download Skype on the computer, for a long time, Microsoft and Apple products were more of a competition , and everything indicated that at no time would users be able to take advantage of the best of each of these firms.

How to Download and Install Skype on Mac

However, that situation changed when both began to develop different programs compatible with each other’s operating systems , and little by little we discovered very good applications like Skype. Where this case we will explain how to install Skype for Mac

As we already mentioned, Skype has long been considered the best platform in the world when it comes to free phone calls and computer video calls, and of course it has its own mobile versions as well.

That is why, following the same line, in this article we want to show you the steps you have to follow to install Skype on Mac computers , that is, those that have the Mac OS X operating system.

All you need to be able to carry out this procedure is to have a Mac computer, as well as a stable connection to an Internet network , since otherwise you will not be able to download.

Download Skype on Mac computers

• Well, the first thing you have to do is enter the official Skype page in Spanish
• When you enter, you will notice that in the upper right part and in the center of the video that appears on the screen, there will be the free download links of the program
• By clicking on that option, a list of devices on which the service workswithout problems will appear.
• Here you have the possibility to download the version you need, be it for Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. If you cannot find this option, it is because the system has already detected that you have a Mac computer and it will only show you Download Skype for Mac
• You must click on this option, of course, and the download process will begin
• When finished, launch Skype by double-clicking on the downloaded .dmg file
• At that moment, a window will open with the Skype logo and the Applications folder
• You have to drag the Skype logo to this folder and then open the program
• If this is the first time you use Skype, you have to take into account that you must register with your name and your email, adding a name that will be displayed within the platform,and also a password
• Now the profile setup procedure begins, and when you have finished it, you can talk to your friends

Of course, to talk with the other contacts, we have to add them to our friends list, something that is very simple. If you don’t know how to do it, don’t worry because searching for people on Skype is simple from the Contacts Finder that appears at the top of the app.

How to completely uninstall Skype on Mac?

Now, suppose you had to install Skype on your Mac computer for a very specific reason, and you no longer need this application, so you want to permanently uninstall it from the device .

While the installation process itself is very easy, what happens is that uninstalled apps leave behind residual elements, which is why in the following tutorial we are going to show you how to completely uninstall Skype from your Mac . The steps to follow are these:

• Close the Skype app if you have it open
• Open Finder and go to Applications, selecting Skype inside this folder
• Drag Skype to the Trash
• After that you have to delete the Skype support files in the Library folder, for which you have to go to Library/Application Support, moving the entire Skype folder to the Trash
• Now it’s time to remove the preferences from Library/Preferences. Select com.skype.skype.plistand move it to Trash
• Later Open Finder and enter Skype in the search bar, removing all results that appear
• When you have finished those steps, go to Trash and delete all files relatedto this program
• Finally, restart your Mac computer to use it without any trace of Skype on it.

Uninstall Skype with FonePaw MacMaster Uninstaller

Now, if you don’t want to have to delete Skype and all its contents folder by folder, our recommendation is that you use a third-party program that allows you to save a little time, such as FonePaw MacMaster Uninstaller.

• Download FonePaw MacMaster Uninstaller from the app store
• Run the app and look for its Uninstaller in the left pane
• Tap Scan and when all downloaded apps appear, search for Skype
• Select both Skype and all your files
• Then click Clean to uninstall Skype app and itsrelated files in a second

If you wanted to free up a little more space, you have to take into account that this same application has enough functions to be able to eliminate duplicate files from the system, junk files, etc.

Were you able to install or uninstall Skype from your Mac with this step by step?