Simply choose it and you’ll be asked to confirm: To block him, I simply right click (or Mac users can Control-Click) on his icon on the left side of the Skype app window:Īs you can see, there’s a Block option on the menu. Probably a malware infection, actually, but… whatever. Just as importantly, you can see Dennis isn’t actually engaging in any sort of conversation, just sending links blindly. I don’t know what these links are, but I’m sure they’re not legit and not something I want to click on to learn more. On the minus side, people can sneak onto your contact list or reach out to you, people who you’d rather not interact with at all.įortunately the Skype team knows all about this problem and has added a really easy tool to let you stop these jerks from texting you or sending contact or call requests: blocking.Īnd what’s even better is that it’s surprisingly easy to use.įor example, here’s my Skype app, with a spammy series of text messages from someone who I don’t even remember connecting with: On the plus side, it’s a great tool for connecting with friends and family, either through video chats or voice calls through the Internet, no charge even for hours-long international calls.

Like any other part of the online universe, Skype has its pros and cons.

How to block on skype