Skype is updated: the new version allows you to use custom backgrounds in video calls in Windows

Skype is one of Microsoft's oldest applications A messaging application that inherits some of the options of the old Messenger, the one from Microsoft, not Facebook) that also allows calls and video calls and that in these weeks has gained great prominence due to the situation that we have had to live.

A good time to receive improvements with a new update, which arrives with version 8.59.0.77. A package that will reach users who have Skype installed on their computers throughout this week and that will offer support to be able to add custom backgrounds within video calls

Custom background, more privacy

A tool that will be available for Skype in versions that can be downloaded on different platforms such as Windows, macOS, Linux or the web versionAn update with a progressive deployment that will bring Skype to version 16 and that allows us to safeguard the intimacy and privacy in our video calls by hiding what happens behind our backs. And all are required third-party applications.

The ability to use custom backgrounds is currently in the Skype app for Windows 10 that can be downloaded at this link (is not functional in version 14 from Skype). Along with this improvement, there are also other functions and improvements that we are going to review now:

• With custom backgrounds for video calls, you can simulate any type of background to your liking.
• You can now share files directly from your Mac and Skype contacts.
• Now provides quicker access to call controls in the chat menu. This is what you can do in a call.
• Added bug fixes and stability improvements.page that breaks down how to set custom backgrounds within Skype and how to fade backgrounds within video calls.

In addition, at Microsoft they have developed a guide to learn how to personalize video calls and have a web page to learn more about the money.

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