Tip # 102 - FTP via Skype

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Tip #102 - FTP via Skype

Recently I had to send a BIG graphic file to China for a client but the file was too big to attach to an email. The provider asked if I had a Skype account (of course I did, how else can I see the grands) so we exchanged Skype names. 

After I had added his name to my contact list and double clicked on the name, I saw the plus sign button. Clicking on it gives you choices that include: Send File, Send Contacts, Share Screens and Add People.  Of course, I was looking to send a file so I chose that option that brought up the standard dialog box to choose the file. Once the file was chosen I then clicked on the Video call button. When the contact accepted the call the download started. A few minutes later a huge file had been transferred from FL to Shanghai, China!!! Isn't the internet a wonderful thing??? 

Hope you enjoyed this tip.

Happy Computing!

Diane

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