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It’s finally here! Microsoft has at last released the new Mac client for Skype for Business.
(Okay, it was released on October 26. But I was on vacation.)

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As soon as I saw the announcement, I grabbed a copy and one of our test Macs. The same Mac on which I’d tested the Skype Preview earlier in the year (and had several issues). Fortunately, the new Mac client installed & ran smoothly.

It will take sometime to Install. Overdrive for mac.

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Get the Mac Client

Download Skype for Business on Mac here: Skype for Business on Mac – Microsoft Download Center

(Curious note: Microsoft has a page up for Skype for Business apps: Download Skype for Business across all your devices. The Mac client version available here? It’s still Lync for Mac 2011. Somebody didn’t do their update…)

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So what do we have for our Mac friends? The new client is, I’d say, a fair and equitable companion to the Windows Skype for Business client. There are some differences, and (as of now) a few limitations. But overall, I think our Mac customers will enjoy this client very much.

What the Mac Client Has

You wouldn’t expect any Skype for Business client not to have all the basics. The Mac client is no different. Presence status, IM, making/receiving phone calls, Meetings (Meet Now and Scheduled Skype Meetings), video calling, screen sharing…all are included. It even has a couple new features: One-click Meeting Join. Full-screen sharing.

All within a nice clean typical-Mac-UI interface.

Being a Windows guy, I thought for a moment that they’d stripped out many of the options. Until I realized that those options were available in the Skype for Business navigation menus instead.

Which actually led me to finding some notable differences between client versions.

Differences from Windows Client

In keeping with the Mac’s “streamlined UI” motif, several items you’d find right away in the Windows client aren’t showing in the Mac client. At least, not at a glance.

For instance, Call Forwarding. You can set Call Forwarding options in 2 places on Windows – in Skype for Business’ Options, and in the Call Forwarding dropdown along the bottom of the Windows client.

The latter option is not available in Skype4B on Mac. You can only set Call Forwarding in the Preferences window, under Calls.

(As you see here, setting your Voicemail Greeting is also under Calls.)

Also, Device selection. Through which device will you make & receive calls? On Windows, Skype for Business lets you choose this in the same 2 places as Call Forwarding. On Mac, Skype for Business only lets you do this in Preferences, under Audio/Video.

By default, Instant Messaging windows open in the main Skype for Business window, under “Chats.” Chats also serves as Conversation History in the Mac client.

(If you want separate windows for Instant Messaging conversations, check the “Show conversations in separate windows” box in the Preferences/General window.)

Limitations & Known Issues

This is a V1 client. I’m sure Microsoft could have held it back longer for more feature additions, but they opted not to. Kind of glad they did; Mac users have dealt with Lync for Mac for too long.

That said, the new Mac client does have limitations. A few features Windows users enjoy are not available…at least not at this stage.

• No Application Sharing (yet).
• Persistent Chat is NOT integrated.
• No Delegate management.
• No initiating calls to Response Groups.
• Call Park is not available.

In terms of known issues, Microsoft has already published a list: Known Issues – Skype for Business on Mac

One to note here: you can’t have both Lync for Mac and Skype for Business on Mac clients installed side-by-side. If you use Lync for Mac, uninstall it before installing Skype for Business.

I came across one of the issues almost immediately. If you’re logged into Skype for Business with one account, but logged into Outlook with another, Skype Meeting functionality doesn’t come up in Outlook.

Even when you’re logged in with the same account, you may need to use the “Online Meeting” button to add Skype Meeting URLs/dial-in numbers to a Meeting invite. When I first opened a new Meeting, I had a blank invite. I clicked the Online Meeting button, and you see the result below. Instant Skype Meeting.

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Final impressions: I’m glad Microsoft did the Preview. This client was all-new, and it definitely had bugs. Leveraging the Skype4B community is a good way to hunt them down quickly.

The new Mac client is stable; I’ve had it running for over 36 hours now with no errors or crashes. It has a good feature set. It’s ready for day-to-day use. And we’re all happy for that!

For a full feature list, check the now-updated client comparison table: Client Comparison Tables for Skype for Business Server 2015

(Just remember to uninstall Lync for Mac first. And the Skype Preview client, if you tried that out!)

What do you think of Skype for Business on Mac? Please comment below or email in your thoughts.

Applications are used to do anything whether it is to take notes, listen to music, edit pictures, browse the web — you name it. No matter what needs to be done — there is an app for that. Moreover, in the majority of cases there is a wide selection of apps full of features with a different approach the same task.

Some applications come and go, but some tend to stick. Skype, for instance, has paved a way for the majority of today’s social networking programs and, over the years, earned its spot on the list of essential applications for a number of users.

This, however, does not mean that the app is without flaw, as many users still struggle with completely removing Skype from their Macs. If you have run into a similar issue, then get comfortable and lets get this figured out.

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How to Delete Skype Conversation

Much like the case with browsers, at times, you may not want to keep your history on Skype. Having exchanged a few messages, especially if you have a lot of people reaching out, you may not feel like conversation history deserves a spot on your Recent list. If you are aiming to keep things tidy, your intention to remove it is natural too.

• Open Skype
• Right or Ctrl-click the conversation in Skype sidebar
• Select Delete Conversation
• Hit Delete in the confirmation box to remove the conversation

The same works for the web version of the application, in case that’s what you are using.

If it’s only a few messages that you need to remove, then deleting the entire chat history may be a little bit of an overkill. Instead, simply Right or Ctrl-click the message you want to delete and select Remove Message.

How to Close Skype Account

With all the new players on the market you may find yourself not wanting to use Skype anymore and that’s understandable. To fully opt out of the service you will need to deactivate your Skype account. But even before you get to that, there are few things you have to know.

First, your Skype needs to be linked with a Microsoft account and only by deactivating both you can permanently delete your Skype account. Second, if you were using Skype credit and auto-recharge feature, you must disable it prior to closing your account. To do that:

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• Follow this link
• Sign into your Skype account
• Select Disable to turn off account Auto-recharge

You are now ready to permanently close your account.

• Go to Microsoft’s close your account page
• Sign in with the account you want to delete
• Read and check the boxes to confirm you acknowledge the terms
• Select the reason you’re closing your account from a drop-down menu and hit Mark account for closure

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Your account will now be disabled and permanently deleted in 60 days. Microsoft keeps your data for 2 months to make it available for recovery in case you change your mind.

How to Remove Skype from Mac

After going through optional previous steps, you can safely get to completely removing Skype application from your Mac.

• Click on Skype in menu bar and select Quit Skype
• Head to your Applications folder and locate Skype
• Drag and drop Skypeicon to Trash
• Select Finder, click and hold Shift-Command-G to bring up Go to the folder window
• Open ~/Library/Application Support and drag Skype Helper to Trash
• Open ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft and drag Skype for Desktop folder to Trash. This removes chat & call history, so skip this step if you plan on keeping those.
• Open ~/Library/Preferences and drag com.skype.skype.plist and com.skype.skype.Helper.plist to Trash
• Right or Ctrl-click Trash and select Empty Trash

With each step completed, you will ensure Skype for Desktop is fully uninstalled from your Mac. If you choose to recover your account or create a new one, you can always download and install the latest version of Skype back on your Mac.

How to Uninstall Skype for Business

Skype for Business is a business-oriented version of Skype that has a few additional productivity features. In its essence, it is not vastly different from Skype, but it is rather aimed to separate work contacts from person ones as well as make communicating with your colleagues easier. Follow these steps to remove Skype for Business from your Mac:

• Quit Skype for Business if you have it running
• Head to your Applications folder and find Skype for Business
• Drag and drop the app to Trash
• Select Finder, click and hold Shift-Command-G to bring up Go to the folder window
• Open ~/Library/Containers/ and drag com.microsoft.SkypeForBusiness to Trash
• Open ~/Library/Saved Application State/ and drag com.microsoft.SkypeForBusiness.savedState to Trash
• Open ~/Library/Preferences/ and drag com.microsoft.SkypeForBusiness.plist to Trash
• Open /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ and drag MeetingJoinPlugin.plugin to Trash
• Right or Ctrl-click Trash and select Empty Trash

This should answer all of your questions regarding uninstallation of Skype from Mac. If you have already uninstalled the application and forgot you had some credit left or an active subscription, you can use the web version of Skype instead of installing the app all over again.