Real Stories from Users Saying Goodbye to Skype
Before the cloud, before WhatsApp, before Teams — there was Skype. It was the first time distance didn’t sound distant. You didn’t need a…
I Used Skype for 15 Years — Here’s How I Switched
I started using Skype long before smartphones were smart. It was the only reliable way to talk to people across borders without watching your…
From Skype to Teams: A User’s Journey
When Microsoft announced that Skype was being shut down, the first reaction wasn’t confusion. It was resistance. For millions of people,…
Why I Left Skype and What I’m Using Now
I didn’t use Skype like an app. I used it like a habit. It was the way I called my family overseas. The way I talked to clients was without…
Skype Is Shutting Down — Here’s How Our Team Adapted
When Microsoft announced Skype’s shutdown, our first reaction wasn’t panic. It was fatigue. Not again. Not another forced shift in how we…
The Good, the Bad, and the Blue Icon: Skype Memories Shared
Not because it was groundbreaking technology, though it was. Not because it was the first of its kind — it wasn’t. You remember it because…
How Freelancers Are Coping with Skype’s Shutdown
When Microsoft announced Skype’s shutdown, it wasn’t just retiring software. For freelancers, it felt like someone pulled the plug on a…
Small Business Owners React to Skype’s Closure
When Microsoft announced that Skype would shut down in May 2025, most tech media ran the same angle: it’s the end of an era. But that headline…
From Frustrated to Thrilled: User Reactions to Skype Alternatives
Some transitions in tech come with excitement. A new phone, a redesigned app, something better than before. The shutdown of Skype wasn’t one…
What I Miss About Skype — and What I Don’t
You didn’t need a walkthrough when you first opened Skype. You logged in, saw a green dot next to a name, clicked it, and you were there. The…