Callto/tel links inside Chrome open up for me in Facetime. How can I change the default application used for opening such links? (I'd like to set it to Skype)
How to change the default app for callto/tel links from Facetime to Skype/other
configurationgoogle-chromesettings
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You can try using the AppleScript found on this page.
I just tried it out and it perfectly works fine in Chrome 12.0.742.122.
It's extremely easy to set up:
- download the Bundle archive
- double click it to unpack it
- double click on
OpenUrlInNewChromeWindow - open Safari and set the new "Browser" as the default browser in the Preferences.
The crucial point to realize with the Guest account is that the User homefolder it creates, with preferences set in its /Library/Preferences folder, are wiped upon logout.
To effect changes, you need to make the changes (add the specific preference files) in the /System/Library/User Template/English.lproj folder. This folder contains the generic template User Homefolder structure used when creating a new user or the Guest User.
This page has details about how it is done in Snow Leopard, but it is applicable to Mavericks.
Best Answer
Two options: 1. Do this via Facetime (Preferences > Settings > Default for calls) 2. If this doesn't work, try RCDefault App: http://www.rubicode.com/Software/RCDefaultApp/
For me, Skype was not showing in Facetime's list, but RCDefault App made it possible to add a custom app there. What I haven't yet managed to make work is that the number would get copied to Skype.
By the way, this has been answered also at https://superuser.com/questions/1132108/how-to-configure-the-default-app-to-open-tel-links-in-macos-x