Skype for Modern Windows 2.8: Getting Easier to Use

We have released a new version of Skype for modern Windows. We’ve been focused on making the application easier to use.

There’s a tighter feel to the hub – the modern Skype is designed for touch but we know a lot of our users have mouse and keyboard devices. As a result we are tightening the space between your latest recent conversations, which brings forward the contacts list and makes navigation easier.

It starts up faster – we made a few changes in the background so that Skype loads more quickly on your Windows 8.1 device.

We also made favorites syncing more reliable across devices. Now as you move from one device to another, your favorites list follows you.

Supported operating systems: Windows 8.1.

Take a look at the latest Skype features and a get free upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8.0.
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Source: Skype for Modern Windows 2.8: Getting Easier to Use ? - Skype Blogs
 
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hopefully they finally made it sinkable like messenger was.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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    2635599
    CPU
    Core2Duo E8400
    Motherboard
    Asus Rampage Formula
    Memory
    4gigs DDR2 @ 6400
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    Nvidia GTX 8800
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Extreme Audio
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    HP W237ld
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    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 850 120 Gig SSD
    ST31500541AS 1.5 Terabytes
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    2 - ST3500830AS 500 Gigs
    PSU
    thermaltake 650 Watt
    Internet Speed
    120 MBPS
    Browser
    Cyberfox 36.0.4
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security 2014
    Other Info
    USB 3.0 PCI-E Card
Maybe they should make the Windows Store sinkable too! What is wrong with going to a website and being able to chose the software you want. I don't want to be told that the crappy Skype software came with 8.1 and you can install it from the Window Store. Do I need to re-install Windows 7 before I am allowed to download the version I want?

Where is this Skype for modern Windows 2.8? Is that the crappy software that the store wants to install? The Windows store does not show version numbers. It does show user reviews and they are not good.

At least the website allowed me to download Skye for desktop.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Masuhr - Black Corsair
    CPU
    Intel I7 4770k
    Motherboard
    ASUS Maximus VI Hero
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB DD3-1866
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus GTX 660 Ti
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS PA248
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    Revodrive 350 480GB
    SSD Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB Sata3
    HDD WD Red 2x2TB Sata3
    PSU
    Corsair 860i
    Case
    Cooler Master HAF X
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Keyboard
    LG G19
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sidewinder X8
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech T650 Touchpad
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