Skype’s impending shutdown on May 5, 2025, has many users looking for reliable alternatives that not only keep them connected but also integrate seamlessly into modern communication ecosystems. Transitioning to another service doesn’t have to be a hassle—especially when several robust options...
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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In a move that marks the end of an era, Microsoft has announced that its pioneering internet calling platform Skype will shut down in May 2025. This decision—anticipated by many and hotly debated on various Windows forums—is a reminder of how quickly technology evolves, even for services that...
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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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Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to make collaboration via Microsoft Teams even more seamless—especially for Android users. In a new upgrade scheduled to roll out by March 2025, Teams will now support fully customizable speed dial options for touch phone devices certified for the platform...
Another day, another critical vulnerability—and this one targets Linphone-Desktop, a softphone application developed by Belledonne Communications. If you're running this VoIP software, you'll want to perk up, especially if you're using version 5.2.6 of the application. This newly-disclosed...
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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...
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Is there any good alternatives for Skype? Skype is really good and Link Removed, but it's always good to have an option. I tried Google hangouts and they are nowhere near as good. I am not aware of any other offering something that can challenge Skype. If anyone can give a suggestion, I could...
This release is big on Bluetooth. If you’re familiar with Windows Bluetooth APIs, have been meaning to try them out, or if you’re just starting to dabble in IoT and wearables, this is a great time to take a fresh look at all things Bluetooth. To ensure the APIs we built out are functional and...
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We are going to install a VoIP system in our office from ThinkTel Communications. We are looking for software-based VoIP service. Our company is a distribution firm. We are using the Windows 10 operating system on our computers. We are facing some issues with this OS. Some applications are not...
In today’s cloud-first, mobile-first technology world, most Store apps have at least some integration with web services or other devices on a network. These include apps that fetch online weather content, news or sports scores, media or podcast downloaders and even peer-to-peer games, chat or...
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Learn about CQM, the Call Quality Methodology for Skype for Business that helps you find and eliminate issues affecting call quality and user experience for implementations that include enterprise voice features.
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I have been super upset :(
I just built this pc and am getting BSOD anytime I have a 3d APP up + any VOIP (raidcall/skype)
I am attaching what the tool you provided captured (I dont see the dump):
But I can tell you that from previous BSOD (before reinstall) I saw NDIS.sys caused many of them...
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I am developing an own app for Windows Phone 7 OS. I have a Nokia Lumia 710 and the app is going to be a VoIP app (according to this sample: Ozeki C# VoIP SDK - A SIP SDK for software developers). After it is done I might upload it to the Windows Phone Marketplace. Do you know what is...
Hi, about 2 days ago i noticed an audio bug. When i was on my favorite VOIP service (mumble) I noticed all my friends seemed quiet. When I went to play league of legends the in game effects were blaring, and it made it even more difficult to hear my friends. The weirdest problem was on some...
You run an application that performs audio playback and audio capture simultaneously. This is a typical scenario when your application is VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) software. The application often hangs.
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