Microsoft is replacing Skype’s ancient Linux client with a web app (sort of)

The Skskype-for-linux-alpha-100671658-largeype team teased “exciting” news for Linux users, and it’s arrived. The old, outdated Skype for Linux application that’s barely been updated in years is being phased out. Replacing it is a new, modern Skype for Linux application that’s currently in alpha. More of this latest from PCWorld.com

Pokémon Go update for iOS now available, clarifies access to Google data

pokemon-go-ios-icon-100671284-largeIf you have Pokémon Go fever, but you’re concerned about the controversy surrounding the app and access to your Google data, you’ll want to install the Pokémon Go update. (Research has shown that the risk was real.) Even if you didn’t use Google to sign into the game, you’ll want the update, since it has bug fixes. Get this latest article from PCWorld.com

The top features Windows 10 users want in the Anniversary Update

Windows 10: What users want

If you’re still running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you probably have a good idea of what’s “wrong” with Windows 10—some of which may be the reason you haven’t upgraded yet. But time’s running out on that free upgrade offer. Microsoft has said it’s willing to make changes to the OS based on user feedback, but how do you know it’s fixing that one key feature that bothers you? Check out this article from PCWorld.com

Why Twitter Should Be Worried About WhatsApp

twitter-whatsapp-644x373When Facebook paid $18 billion to buy WhatsApp, the tech world was astonished. Sure, WhatsApp was already a big chat app by then, but that’s a whole lot of money. Slowly but surely, it’s becoming obvious that Facebook knew exactly what it was doing. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Google is dropping the Local Guides Drive reward from 1TB to 100GB

local-guides-android-100643238-primary.idgeIf you’re closing in on level four with Google’s Local Guides program, it’s time to step on the gas. Check out this latest article from Greenbot.com

Google Now’s weather card adds hourly wind and precipitation details

android-weather-100639165-largeGoogle Now offers an excellent weather card with great design and a cute, happy little frog. Now it delivers even better data, with new graphs that illustrate the wind and precipitation forecast for upcoming hours and days. Check this out from PCWorld.com

4 Ways Windows 10 Is Wasting Your Internet Bandwidth

windows-10-internet-bandwidth-644x373Is Windows 10 wasting your internet bandwidth? Here’s how to check, and what you can do to stop it. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com