Skype's Final Bow: Podcast Unpacks the Demise and More Windows Insights
In a recent episode of the Windows Central Podcast, hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden delivered a message that struck a chord with longtime Windows enthusiasts: Skype is officially dead. But, like any good podcast, this...
Below is an in‐depth look at two significant shifts shaping the future of Microsoft’s ecosystem—from bolstering enterprise security with innovative multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions to a long-awaited transformation in digital communications.
Microsoft’s Dual Transformation...
Microsoft's AI Surge: Innovative Healthcare Tools and a Farewell to Skype
Microsoft continues to redefine its digital landscape, now with a dual-pronged approach that spans cutting-edge healthcare solutions and a strategic shift in its communications offerings. The tech giant is now making waves...
Skype Retires; Teams Archiving Boosts Compliance Capabilities
In a bold strategic move, Microsoft is streamlining its communication offerings by retiring Skype for consumers on May 5, 2025. At the same time, new integrated archiving solutions are evolving around its modern communication...
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End of an Era: Microsoft Shutting Down Skype to Focus on Teams
After two decades at the forefront of internet calling, Skype is officially set to say its final goodbye on May 5, 2025. Microsoft’s decision to retire Skype marks a significant pivot in its communication strategy, as the tech giant...
Microsoft is set to ring down the curtain on Skype, its once-revolutionary communication platform, with the service slated for its final call on May 5, 2025. In a move that highlights a significant strategic shift, Microsoft is focusing its energies on growing and refining Teams, its unified...
In one of the busiest weeks on the tech front, Microsoft has pulled off a series of bold moves that will have lasting impacts on how we communicate, play, and work. From bidding farewell to Skype to confirming AI-generated content in hit games like Call of Duty—and even experimenting with an...
Recent Developments
In what some might consider a long-overdue decision, Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype, echoing trends in the communication software market as rival platforms like Discord and Microsoft Teams gain traction. This news comes from deep within the software's...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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.
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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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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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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...
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...