Skype 5.0 is the latest release of the popular VoIP, instant messaging and chat tool.
And while poor quality calls might be down to line or internet issues that you can't control, Skype 5.0 now includes automatic call recovery, which quickly reconnects you when a connection has failed.
Elsewhere the Skype interface has been redesigned a little, making it easier to find your way around. If you're used to the program you'll still feel immediately at home, though, and in fact you can just install the new version and carry on as normal: your account details, contacts, conversations and more will all be immediately available in Skype 5.0.
Please note, although there are Windows, Mac and Linux versions of the Skype software, every one has a different version number. Skype for Windows is now at v5.x, whereas the Mac and Linux versions are still behind on v2.x. For most people, this isn’t a problem - you can still make audio calls, have a one-to-one video chat, type messages and swap files, irrespective of the version or operating system.