Slack may be the darling of the group communication market right now, but there’s one thing it’s missing: voice and video calling. Microsoft is aiming to patch that up with a new integration between Skype and the popular messaging service. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Microsoft said Tuesday that it will soon push free Skype group video calls to those users who have the Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile versions of Skype installed. This feature is already available on the desktop versions of Skype, but Microsoft’s using the 10th anniversary of Skype to highlight the move to mobile. Check this article from PCWorld.com
It might be hard to remember, but it wasn’t that long ago when browsing the web on a phone was unheard of. Eventually, we started getting phones that could slowly browse a text-based version of the web. More from this article on MakeUseOf.com
In the past year or two, one of our most popular technical topics, for all the wrong reasons, has been ransomware. Check out this new article from Sophos.com
When I say “wearable tech,” you probably think of things like smartwatches and fitness trackers. But wearables are about take a step beyond mere gadgets you strap to your wrist and become a part of the clothes you wear. More of this article from PCWorld.com
If you’re eagerly awaiting the next PC-centric Insider build of Windows 10, here’s some good news: You can expect the next build to arrive soon. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Dropbox has been granted a patent on a new peer-to-peer file-sharing technology that suggests it may be planning an alternative to its existing cloud-based service. Check this article from PCWorld.com