Does Skype slow down your computer? Is it safe?

Question

Hello! I just downloaded Skype for my computer and I have the 2011 version of the Macbook Pro. Will it slow my computer down? And is it a safe program to run? I got it form the actual Skype website.

Answer 1

If you tested the download for it with a quality virus scan and found no infection, it should be fine. It will slow down your PC very slightly (all programs do). However, it shouldn't noticable really on a newer computer or any with a decent speed.

Answer 2

Yes Skype slows down the computer tremendously. With Skype running computer is practically unusable. Quit Skype and computer runs just fine. This is on a Windows 7 Core i3 with 6g ram.

Answer 3

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The main issue, is that if incoming connections are not restricted by a software firewall or hardware router, Skype can relay through your system - this is where the load, and particularly network load, tends to come from There is also the possibility of being made a super-node, but that is unlikely unless your up time and connection are high and consistent.

Answer 4

I feel like it slows my computer down after a while but only when it's up. Like right now, it's not up and my computer is running smoothly. (I do have a different computer though).



And yes, it is safe.

Answer 5

its a very popular thing and my friends got a macbook and skypes on it and his computer is fine son it is safe and it shouldnt slow ur computer down

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yes i have same problem when Skype is off computer is fine when skype working can't do anything

Answer 8

No, it will not slow your computer, and yes, it is 100% safe to use.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

its totally safe as long as you trust it,

it doesn't slows down your comp and i have skype too

and i really trust that program... hope this is helpfull

Answer 11

no it wont. and yes its safe.