Skype仍然是即时消息、语音通话和视频会议的最佳平台之一。您可以在智能手机、平板电脑、笔记本电脑、智能扬声器、控制台等上使用 Skype。Skype(Skype)也(Skype)可以在Chromebook(Chromebooks)上完美运行。
如果您购买了新的 Chromebook，将旧笔记本电脑改装成 Chromebook(converted your old laptop into a Chromebook)，或者您仍在熟悉Chrome 操作系统(Chrome OS)，我们将向您展示如何安装和使用Skype for Chromebook。
在Chromebook上下载并安装 Skype(Install Skype)
有几种方法可以在Chromebook上访问(Chromebook)Skype。您可以从Play Store下载应用程序，安装Linux版本，或使用Skype Web 客户端。我们将向您展示如何使用所有三种方法访问Skype 。
(Install Skype)从Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)安装 Skype
如果您在Chromebook(Chromebook)上阅读本文，请访问Play Store 上的 Skype 下载页面，(Skype download page on the Play Store)然后单击安装(Install)。如果您在另一台设备上阅读这篇文章，请按照以下步骤下载Skype for Chrome OS。
1. 点击屏幕左下角的启动器图标，打开(launcher icon)Chromebook桌面。
2. 点击应用程序查看器图标(Apps viewer icon)。
3. 选择Play 商店(Play Store)。
4.在搜索栏中输入skype并按Enter。
5. 单击安装(Install)按钮将Skype下载到您的Chromebook。
将 Skype 安装为 Linux 应用程序
没有多少人知道Chrome OS支持为Ubuntu Linux设计的应用程序。这意味着您可以在 Chromebook 上安装和运行 Linux 应用程序(install and run Linux apps on your Chromebook)而不会出现任何问题。按照以下步骤在您的Chromebook上安装(Chromebook)Linux版本的Skype。
注意：在(Note:)Chromebook上运行Linux应用程序需要Chrome OS 69或更高版本。转到设置(Settings)>关于 Chrome 操作系统(About Chrome OS)以检查您的Chrome 操作系统(Chrome OS)版本或更新您的 Chromebook 操作系统。同样，您还需要首先在您的设备上启用Linux环境。
1. 转到设置(Settings)>开发人员(Developers)> Linux 开发环境（测试版）(Linux development environment (Beta))并选择打开(Turn on)按钮。
2. 单击下一步(Next)继续。
3. 在用户(Username)名对话框中输入首选名称或使用系统生成的名称。此外，使用推荐(Recommended)的磁盘大小并选择安装(Install)以继续。
4. Chrome OS将下载设置Linux开发环境所需的文件。这将需要几分钟，具体取决于您的 Chromebook 的硬件配置和互联网速度。
5. Linux虚拟机安装成功后，进入Skype官方下载页面(Skype’s official download page)，点击Get Skype for Windows下拉按钮。
6.从下拉选项中选择获取 Skype for Linux DEB 。(Get Skype for Linux DEB)
7. 选择目标文件夹并选择保存(Save)。
8. 启动Files应用程序，右键单击Skype安装文件并选择Install with Linux。
9. 选择安装(Install)继续。
安装完成后，当你打开应用查看器时 ，你会在Linux应用文件夹中找到(Linux)Skype应用。(Skype)
使用网络版 Skype
如果您不经常使用会议服务，最好从网络浏览器访问Skype 。或者，如果您的Chromebook存储空间不足；Skype应用程序会创建隐藏的缓存文件，这些文件会不必要地消耗存储空间。
要在Chromebook上使用Skype for Web，您需要拥有最新版本的Chrome或Microsoft Edge。使用(Using)不支持的浏览器（例如Firefox或Opera）访问Skype for Web将显示“浏览器不支持”错误消息。
访问Skype for Web 页面(Skype for Web page)，登录您的Microsoft帐户，一切就绪。值得一提的是，Skype 的 Web 和应用程序客户端具有相似的界面、特性和功能。
从 Chromebook 卸载 Skype
您可能需要从Chromebook中卸载(Chromebook)Skype的原因有很多。这可能是为了释放存储空间，或者因为您正在切换到替代电话会议应用程序(alternative call conferencing app)。要从您的设备中删除Skype，请打开Chrome 桌面(Chrome Desktop)，右键单击Skype，然后选择卸载(Uninstall)。
如果您的Chromebook处于平板电脑模式，请长按Skype图标并选择卸载(Uninstall)。您还可以从Chrome 操作系统设置菜单中卸载(Chrome OS)Skype：转到设置(Settings)>应用程序(Apps)>管理您的应用程序(Manage your apps)> Skype，然后选择卸载(Uninstall)按钮。
适用于 Skype 的 Chromebook 提示
以下提示可帮助您在Chromebook上顺畅使用 Skype 。
将 Skype 固定在书架上(Pin Skype to the Shelf)
如果你经常使用 Skype，比如说每天，你应该把它固定在书架上——(Shelf—the)屏幕底部的小区域。Shelf是 Chrome OS 的Windows任务栏(Windows Taskbar)和 macOS Dock的等价物。
使用Skype时，右键单击或长按Shelf上的应用程序图标，然后选择Pin。
另一种方法是在应用查看器上右键单击或长按 Skype，然后选择Pin to Shelf。
现在，您可以随时快速启动Skype，而无需打开Chrome OS应用程序查看器。
使用语音命令启动 Skype(Launch Skype Using Voice Command)
使用Google 助理(Google Assistant)，您可以通过说“Hey Google 。(Skype)打开Skype ”或“OK Google。启动 Skype(Launch Skype)。”
查看有关如何在Chromebook上设置Google 助理(Google Assistant)的综合指南。
开始新会议(Start a New Meeting)
要创建新的Skype会议，请启动应用程序并点击搜索栏旁边的“立即开会”图标。(Meet Now)
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Skype将在下一页创建并显示您的会议详细信息。您可以复制会议链接、添加Skype联系人或与他人共享会议链接。选择开始会议(Start Meeting)按钮开始会议或选择聊天(Chat)返回消息窗口。
要从浏览器开始新会议，请访问Skype for Web 会议门户(Skype for Web meeting portal)并选择创建免费视频通话(Create a free video call)。
Skype 的 Chromebook 方式
如果您选择在Chromebook上安装(Chromebook)Skype，我们建议您从Play 商店下载(Play Store)Android版本。它更小（按尺寸计算）并且更容易更新。但是，如果您有多个Skype帐户，则可以同时安装Android和Linux版本并在它们上运行不同的帐户。
How to Use Skype on Chromebook
Skype remains one of the best platforms for instant messagіng, voice calls, and video conferencing. You can use Skypе on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart speaker, console, etc. Skyрe also works perfectly on Chromebooks.
If you bought a new Chromebook, converted your old laptop into a Chromebook, or you’re still getting familiar with Chrome OS, we’ll show you how to install and use Skype for Chromebook.
Download and Install Skype on Chromebook
There are several ways to access Skype on Chromebook. You can download the app from the Play Store, install the Linux version, or use the Skype web client. We’ll show you how to access Skype using all three methods.
Install Skype from the Google Play Store
If you’re reading this article on your Chromebook, visit the Skype download page on the Play Store and click Install. If you’re reading this post on another device, follow the steps below to download Skype for Chrome OS.
1. Tap the launcher icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen to open the Chromebook desktop.
2. Tap the Apps viewer icon.
3. Select Play Store.
4. Type skype in the search bar and press Enter.
5. Click the Install button to download Skype to your Chromebook.
Install Skype As a Linux App
Not too many people know that Chrome OS supports apps designed for Ubuntu Linux. This means you can install and run Linux apps on your Chromebook without any issues. Follow the steps below to install the Linux version of Skype on your Chromebook.
Note: Running Linux apps on Chromebook requires the Chrome OS 69 or later. Go to Settings > About Chrome OS to check your Chrome OS version or update your Chromebook’s operating system. Likewise, you also need to first enable the Linux environment on your device.
1. Go to Settings > Developers > Linux development environment (Beta) and select the Turn on button.
2. Click Next to proceed.
3. Enter a preferred name in the Username dialog box or use the system-generated name. In addition, use the Recommended disk size and select Install to proceed.
4. Chrome OS will download the files required to set up the Linux development environment. This will take a couple of minutes, depending on your Chromebook’s hardware configuration and internet speed.
5. Upon successful installation of the Linux virtual machine, go to Skype’s official download page and tap the Get Skype for Windows drop-down button.
6. Select Get Skype for Linux DEB from the drop-down option.
7. Select the destination folder and select Save.
8. Launch the Files app, right-click the Skype setup file and select Install with Linux.
9. Select Install to proceed.
When the installation is complete, you’ll find the Skype app in the Linux apps folder when you open the apps viewer.
Use Skype for Web
You’re better off accessing Skype from a web browser if you don’t use the conferencing service frequently. Or if your Chromebook is running low on storage space; the Skype app creates hidden cache files that consume storage unnecessarily.
To use Skype for Web on your Chromebook, you’ll need to have the latest versions of either Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Using unsupported browsers (e.g. Firefox or Opera) to access Skype for Web will display a “Browser not supported” error message.
Visit the Skype for Web page, sign in to your Microsoft account, and you’re all set. It’s worth mentioning that Skype’s web and app clients have similar interfaces, features, and functionalities.
Uninstall Skype from Chromebook
There are many reasons why you may need to uninstall Skype from your Chromebook. It could be to free up storage space, or because you’re switching to an alternative call conferencing app. To delete Skype from your device, open the Chrome Desktop, right-click on Skype, and select Uninstall.
If your Chromebook is in tablet mode, long-press the Skype icon and select Uninstall. You can also uninstall Skype from the Chrome OS settings menu: Go to Settings > Apps > Manage your apps > Skype and select the Uninstall button.
Chromebook Tips for Skype
Here are some tips that’ll help you use Skype smoothly on your Chromebook.
Pin Skype to the Shelf
If you use Skype regularly, say everyday, you should pin it to the Shelf—the small area at the bottom of the screen. The Shelf is the Chrome OS’ equivalent of the Windows Taskbar and macOS Dock.
When using Skype, right-click or long-press the app icon on the Shelf and select Pin.
Another way to do this is to right-click or long-press Skype on the app viewer and select Pin to shelf.
Now you can quickly launch Skype anytime without having to open the Chrome OS apps viewer.
Launch Skype Using Voice Command
Using Google Assistant, you can open Skype on your Chromebook by saying “Hey Google. Open Skype” or “OK Google. Launch Skype.”
Check out this comprehensive guide on how to set up Google Assistant on Chromebook.
Start a New Meeting
To create a new Skype meeting, launch the app and tap the Meet Now icon next to the search bar.
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Skype will create and display your meeting details on the next page. You can copy the meeting link, add your Skype contacts, or share the meeting link with others. Select the Start Meeting button to commence the meeting or select Chat to return to the messaging window.
To start a new meeting from your browser, visit the Skype for Web meeting portal and select Create a free video call.
Skype the Chromebook Way
If you choose to install Skype on your Chromebook, we recommend downloading the Android version from the Play Store. It’s smaller (size-wise) and easier to update. However, if you have multiple Skype accounts, you can install both the Android and Linux versions and run different accounts on them.
