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  1. Microsoft Weekly: Q4 2024 Financial Triumphs and Exciting Updates

    In the latest edition of Microsoft Weekly, we delve into a variety of major updates and outstanding financial figures from the tech giant. The fourth-quarter results for FY 2024 have been released, showing an impressive $64.7 billion in revenue, with net income reaching $22 billion. This news...
  2. Skype's Comeback: Now Ad-Free with New AI Features for Windows 11 Users

    Introduction In an era dominated by communications platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, Skype, once the pioneer in video calling and online communication, appears to be making a comeback, albeit quietly. Following recent updates, Microsoft has announced that Skype will become ad-free...
  3. Skype Contacts disappeared!

    Hi, Now that I can sign in again, back to the reason I was trying to sign in to start with... I recently had a Windows update and didn't notice anything a lot different, but some things didn't seem to work as well, for instance, my ad blocker in Chrome doesn't seem to be working very well...
  4. Windows 11 Is this another scam?

    HI Just got a message from Skype, (ostensibly) saying they were charging my account $10 because my credit account was low. I've never seen this before and I never make any pay calls on Skype anyway. I think I make a yearly payment that lets me call any phone in the US or Canada, but that's...
  5. Sign in to your Microsoft account dashboard

    Use your Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft services like Windows, Office 365, OneDrive, Skype, Outlook, and Xbox Live. Continue reading...
  6. How to sign in to your Microsoft account

    Use your Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft services like Windows, Office 365, OneDrive, Skype, Outlook, and Xbox Live. Continue reading...
  7. Windows 10 Lost Internet Connection after changing local IP

    ver 2004, build 19041.330 After losing my internet for no apparent reason, I did a Network reset and rebooted which fixed the problem. A few days after I fired up my AMPPS server and could no longer access any of my local Wordpress sites. I realized the Network reset had changed my IPv4 from...
  8. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.608 (20H2)

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.608 (KB4580364) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update will also go out to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel later today. UPDATE 4:45pm (Pacific): This is...
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    Windows 10 Help with Camera settings in Windows 10

    In Settings, I am under "Allow desktop apps to access your camera" and I have it switched to On. Beneath that, I have three apps, beginning with Chrome, Skype and Zoom. My question is, how do I disable any of them, such as Chrome & Skype? Under "Choose which Microsoft Store Apps can access...
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    Windows 10 Win 10 Voice Recorder does not record other party on skype

    hallo, i used to use voice recorder on win 7 and it recorded both my and the other party's voice while using skype --- win 10 voice recorder records only my voice, the other party is so faint on playback its impossible to hear it its useless. Question1: what settings do i need to maniulate to...
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    Windows 10 How to change default folder name

    I just bought a new laptop. First, it forced me to login through microsoft and that will be how I login to Windows, and forced me to use skype. Even worse, it forced me to have that "skype" folder. This is bad because this is the place where dropbox and many others are saved by default. I have...
  12. Skype Canera not work

    HP-prodook 6570b Cam not work skype non no bug / other usage message no old memory WINSTORE Cam monitor tel.
  13. Windows 10 MS Account password doesn't work to open Windows Store

    My Microsoft account password works fine to log me into Windows 10 but when I try to log into Windows Store (of Skype, etc) it tells me the password is invalid
  14. Windows 10 Is there some kind of Sound Control Panel for Windows 10?

    Hi I got a new pair of Stereo Speakers from Bose for my new computer. They weren't the expensive ones. Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers They sound pretty good compared to my old tinny sounding speakers, but I'd like to be able to adjust the Bass, Treble adjustments etc. I...
  15. New Skype is really screwed up!

    Hi My Skype has updated a number of time lately and today I wanted to add Falcon Northwest to my contacts list as a phone number. No sweat, I've done it dozens of times. So I go to Contacts and look for add a new contact. Ok they are asking my to put in their name, email address and number. I...
  16. Anyone know how to switch Skype to the light theme?

    Hi I have Windows showing the dark theme but I'd like to set Skype to the normal appearance as it was until a recent update. I'm pretty sure there is someplace that you can choose which appearance you want but I can't find it. Anyone have any ideas? Mike
  17. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17704

    Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17704 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead. The Bug Bash is on! To the Insiders who have participated so far: Link Removed! Our Bug Bash will be running from...
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    Windows 10 Disfunctional webcam - Toshiba Satellite

    Hi guys, A week ago my 3yo Toshiba Satellite's webcam stopped working. It's been coincident with a Windows and Skype updates which I often use with the webcam. I have tried the Windows Troubleshooting option, and also going into the Device Manager to uninstall the device, reboot and reinstall...
  19. This Week on Windows: Skype, Mixer and Ghost in the Shell

    We hope you enjoyed today’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here for all the news from Inspire 2017, read our Windows 10 Tip on how to get started viewing and streaming with Mixer – or, keep reading for what’s new in the Windows Store. In case you missed it...
  20. VIDEO Surface Hub more powerful with Windows 10 Creators Update

    In the past 14 months since we began shipping Surface Hub, the response we’ve seen from businesses globally has been astounding. Today, over half of Fortune 100 companies have purchased Surface Hubs to improve how their teams inspire and collaborate – Link Removed and creating real business...