Skype tells me that I need to update to version 8 - what to do?
If you have seen this notice, you can now update to Skype version 8 if you wish.
When doing so, you have to switch to using our new method of recording calls with Skype (more information on how it works below). The reason for this is that Skype has decided to discontinue their API that allowed other applications to communicate directly with Skype.
Recording with Skype 8 in Hindenburg is straightforward but different from the old Skype integration built into the program. Everything you need to know can be found in the following two tutorials:
For macOS (Mac OS X): Recording from Skype Version 8 - Mac
For Windows: Recording from Skype Version 8 - Windows