Ever used Skype?

If you don’t, I’d seriously recommend you try it. It’s simple to download the application and get going. It’s a really good quality line when you’re talking PC to PC and what’s even better is that PC to PC is totally free.

Did you know that you can also you display images in Skype. When you edit your profile you have an option in the ‘My Picture’ section to add a display image (or avatar if that’s what you call it). Animated avatars aren’t available yet. You can also insert emoticon icons into your text conversations on Skype.

If you’re a Skype user and want to customize it with a funny avatar or cool icons check out this Personalize Skype page. Skype have two partners that create avatars:

WeeMee: 
Represent yourself with a WeeMee and make a really whacky avatar

Klonies: Klonies are customizable characters so you can create a version of yourself or make a zany little monster.

You can play games with Skype, update your wallpapers, change your avatar with a WeeMee avatar or Klonies avatar. You can and even change your friend’s ringtone. Skype avatars have a 96x96 pixel dimension for their icons.

Skype for Mac has reduced functionality - really irritating if you’re a Mac user. A new version has just been released which means Mac users can now use web cams with Skype. You can download Skype 2.5 for Mac here.