Type Less. Talk More. Make Skype Calls Directly From Your Outlook.com Inbox
Starting today, Microsoft is rolling out a preview version of Skype for Outlook.com, bringing two great communication experiences together — all in one place! As part of our commitment to bring you the very best ways to communicate, this Skype for Outlook.com preview is beginning to roll out in the United Kingdom and will be … Read more
Game On! Video Game Caster Uses Skype for Player Interviews
“Oh wow, he just took a ROCKET TO THE FACE!” may not be a phrase you hear regularly, but with the new trend referred to as ‘shoutcasting’ (or simply ‘casting’), steadily climbing to its’ peak in popularity, you’ll likely hear a lot more like it. For the non-video gamers out there, casting is a new hobby of providing commentary for … Read more
Skype to the Rescue! How You Can Help the Planet
Kermit the Frog had it wrong when he said, “It’s not easy being green.” In 2013, it’s hip to be green, as more and more people and businesses around the world are working to be eco-friendly. This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day meant to shed light on important environmental issues and … Read more
Get the most out of Skype if you’re spending a few months abroad.
Skype means different things to different people, but how you use Skype from one day to another can also change. For example, students who study in a far off country for a time find that suddenly Skype becomes a way of catching up with loved ones who they might be used to seeing daily. If you’re … Read more
Skype Group Video Calling Drives Innovation in the Classroom
Known for more than just their exceptional basketball team, Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has long been ranked among the top research universities in the country with acclaimed programs in Business, Nursing and Physical Therapy. One common thread that continues to put Marquette ahead of the curve is their pioneering use of technology – like … Read more
Skype Supports Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Efforts through UNHCR and Emergency.lu Partnerships
Nature proves time and time again to be the most powerful force on our planet. Hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, mudslides and other natural disasters bring a lasting impact on the regions they hit. Unfortunately, when a disaster does strike, the logistics of coordinating on-site aid is a difficult task. Communications are often impaired by a … Read more
Skype by Royal Appointment
Royal couple Prince William and Kate have publicized an innovative way that Skype is being used to help youngsters who are homeless get back on their feet. The Duke of Cambridge spoke using a webcam and TV screen to Dylan Howie, 18, and Lyn Buchan, 21, who are turning their lives around in the southern Dutch … Read more
Tony Bates sagt DANKE! Danke, dass ihr Skype zu einem Teil eures Lebens macht – unglaubliche zwei Milliarden Minuten täglich!
Heute gibt es bei uns etwas zu feiern – EUCH! Ihr nämlich verbringt täglich mehr als zwei Milliarden Minuten damit, über Skype miteinander in Kontakt zu bleiben. UNGLAUBLICHE ZWEI MILLIARDEN MINUTEN! Ihr fragt euch, wie viel zwei Milliarden Minuten sind? Also: Read more
Skype into Space
In February, Tony Bates, the president of the Skype division for Microsoft, addressed the Lync Conference in San Diego. In his keynote, he reflected on the Skype division’s B2X journey, enabling people to connect wherever they are. Today we’re announcing an important milestone in this mission. This B2X journey is all about removing barriers to … Read more
Managing your group chats like a boss
Group chats are great for keeping everyone updated on the latest goings on. At work I use group chats for everything, from introducing people with a shared interest, to planning where to go for lunch. Skype has a range of options for managing your group chats, here I will give you some advanced tips on … Read more
