Few pieces of software evoke the early days of internet communication quite like Skype. For over two decades, the familiar blue logo and its distinctive ringtone symbolized a new era of cheap, global digital calling. But as of May, Microsoft has officially shuttered Skype, closing the book on...
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The news that Microsoft has officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, draws a line under a transformative chapter in the story of internet-based communication. For over two decades, Skype was not just a tool but an emblem of real-time connection, helping to shrink distances for families...
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