When Microsoft introduced Skype for Web a few years ago, the idea was to have a platform that was universal for all its services. However, the company failed to bring several features to the web version of Skype, and it caused many users to raise their fists in defiance.
Still, Microsoft introduced a single significant feature in the past, and users loved it. The feature granted users the ability to turn on or off Skype notifications. It was a big deal since it brought the web, desktop, and mobile versions of the messaging platform closer together.
Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan for long. In a new update for Skype, Microsoft broke the notification system for quite some time. This issue only affected web users who use Skype inside Outlook, OneDrive, and other Microsoft-supported websites.
The update was designed to deliver a plugin-free Skype on the web. It simply means that users have the ability to make calls via the web version of Skype without having to install a plugin like before. Plugins are viewed as a security risk, so we’re happy to see Microsoft taking the necessary steps to free the web from its clutches.
Disable Notifications in Skype for Web
Performing this task is quite easy, as one would expect. Just take a visit to Outlook.com or OneDrive.com. Look for speech bubble icon located at the top, then navigate to Settings. Finally, just disable the Notification sound option, and everything should be up and running smoothly.
Now, let’s point out that should the user turn off Skype notifications in OneDrive, the same settings will apply for OneDrive. We hope for the day when any changes made to Skype will work on every version, no matter if it’s on the web or on the desktop.
To enable Notifications, just follow the same instructions and make the necessary changes for everything to work again.
The option to mute the ringing sounds of incoming calls for a specified period is also available. Users can mute ringing for four hours, eight hours, or 24 hours. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Skype on the web.
Preview YouTube videos in Skype
For those who are unaware, it’s possible to watch YouTube videos from within Skype. Whenever a person sends a YouTube link, the player will show up, and from there, the video can be viewed without having to leave the chat area.
The option should be on by default, but if for some reason it’s not, just click on the Settings icon and proceed to select IM Settings. Finally, the option should now be there to enable and disable the YouTube Player.
From this same pane, users can turn on the Emoticon Suggestion feature, and even turn off the Typing Indicator. For those who are wondering, the Typing Indicator allows the other party to know when you’re typing. It’s not an ideal feature for everybody, so we’re glad it can be turned off.
Read: Turn off Skype audio alerts for Group Conversations on Windows PC
How do I turn off Skype pop up notifications?
To turn off Skype popup notifications in the browser, you can follow the above guide. You need to open the Settings panel first. Then, switch to the Notifications section and toggle the Chat notifications button to turn it off. For your information, you can disable the same from your browser’s settings.
How do I send a link on Skype without preview?
To send a link on Skype without a preview, you need to disable a setting on the web version of Skype. To do so, open the Settings panel first. Then, switch to the Messaging tab and toggle the Web links previews button to turn it off.
