| TheWindowsClub News TheWindowsClub Tech News covers the latest Microsoft Windows 10 news, along with other products & services like Office, etc. Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:03:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 Skype has been redesigned with new themes and features https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-has-been-overhauled-with-new-themes-and-features-107899/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-has-been-overhauled-with-new-themes-and-features-107899/#disqus_thread Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:02:57 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=107899 Skype has been updated with new themes and featuresThere is a new version of Skype that was released by Microsoft recently and brings a lot to the table. Not a lot in terms of features, but rather the design. What we have here is an almost complete redesign of the platform for it to look more modern. Skype gets redesigned From what we […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-has-been-overhauled-with-new-themes-and-features-107899/feed/ 0 Skype now lets you set Bing Image of the Day as virtual background https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-now-lets-you-set-bing-image-of-the-day-as-virtual-background-106675/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-now-lets-you-set-bing-image-of-the-day-as-virtual-background-106675/#disqus_thread Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:03:49 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=106675 For those who weren’t aware, it is possible to add a virtual background in Skype while a video call is active. Users have the ability to add custom backgrounds, which means, you can add any picture you want. However, the folks at Microsoft have made some changes where folks can now add the Bing Image […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-now-lets-you-set-bing-image-of-the-day-as-virtual-background-106675/feed/ 0 Windows 10 experimenting with built-in Skype video calling support https://news.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-experimenting-with-built-in-skype-video-calling-support-103010/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-experimenting-with-built-in-skype-video-calling-support-103010/#disqus_thread Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:37:00 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=103010 Windows 10 Skype Meet NowMicrosoft is testing built-in Skype calling support in Windows 10. Recently, Microsoft briefly announced Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20211 before the update was pulled due to a bug. As spotted by Microsoft MVP Rafael Rivera, Windows 10 20211 is experimenting with adding Skype Meet Now feature directly into the shell. Windows 10 to receive […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-experimenting-with-built-in-skype-video-calling-support-103010/feed/ 0 Microsoft Edge enables one-click access to Skype calls without sign ups https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-edge-enables-one-click-access-to-skype-calls-without-sign-ups-102448/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-edge-enables-one-click-access-to-skype-calls-without-sign-ups-102448/#disqus_thread Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:30:49 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=102448 Edge SkypeMicrosoft is making it easier for Edge users to join Skype meetings. Microsoft has added a new shortcut button in Edge that allows users one-click access to Skype meetings on the web. The shortcut button enhances user productivity by enabling faster access to Skype Meet. The feature has already gone live for all Edge users, […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-edge-enables-one-click-access-to-skype-calls-without-sign-ups-102448/feed/ 0 Microsoft Teams to officially replace Skype for Business Online in one year from now https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-teams-to-officially-replace-skype-for-business-online-102002/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-teams-to-officially-replace-skype-for-business-online-102002/#disqus_thread Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:30:57 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=102002 Skype for Windows 10Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype for Business Online in exactly one year from now. Last year, the company revealed that Skype for Business Online will retire on July 31, 2021. The move is part of the company’s strategic push towards increasing Microsoft Teams’ adoption and engagement among enterprise customers. Skype for Business Online […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-teams-to-officially-replace-skype-for-business-online-102002/feed/ 0 Microsoft to get rid of Skype for Windows 10 UWP app in favor of the classic desktop app https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-to-get-rid-of-skype-for-windows-10-uwp-app-101128/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-to-get-rid-of-skype-for-windows-10-uwp-app-101128/#disqus_thread Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:01:47 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=101128 Skype for Windows 10Microsoft is getting rid of Skype for Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform (UWP) in favor of the standard desktop app. This way, Skype wants to provide users with a consistent experience across channels, regardless of where they download Skype, from Microsoft Store or the official Skype website. Microsoft to kill Skype for Windows 10 UWP […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-to-get-rid-of-skype-for-windows-10-uwp-app-101128/feed/ 0 Microsoft brings Skype group calling integration to its GroupMe app https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-brings-skype-group-calling-integration-to-groupme-app-98996/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-brings-skype-group-calling-integration-to-groupme-app-98996/#disqus_thread Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:24:49 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=98996 Microsoft GroupMe SkypeAs consumption of enterprise remote communication apps continue to increase due to the ongoing work-from-home situation caused by the global pandemic, services like Microsoft Teams are working to add new features to make remote work experience easier for users. GroupMe update brings Skype integration Meanwhile, there are so many lesser-known apps that are highly relevant […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-brings-skype-group-calling-integration-to-groupme-app-98996/feed/ 0 Inspired by change, Microsoft unveils a new Skype logo https://news.thewindowsclub.com/inspired-by-change-microsoft-unveils-a-new-skype-logo-96142/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/inspired-by-change-microsoft-unveils-a-new-skype-logo-96142/#disqus_thread Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:44:50 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=96142 new skype logoSensing people’s desire for a change, Microsoft’s video chat and messaging service – Skype has come up with a new logo. The newly designed Skype logo brings the Microsoft service more in line with signature Office apps. Skype gets a new logo The complexity of the product should not become a barrier to what people […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/inspired-by-change-microsoft-unveils-a-new-skype-logo-96142/feed/ 0 Blur the Background in Skype using this new setting https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-adds-background-blur-feature-to-skype-94279/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-adds-background-blur-feature-to-skype-94279/#disqus_thread Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:44:34 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=94279 Skype FeatureDepending on your platform or a device, Skype offers different options and features for its users. The latest version offers even more! It adds background blur in Skype video calls. With this new feature available, Skype users can reduce the distraction of a busy or messy background and get a cleaner, more impactful image. Background […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-adds-background-blur-feature-to-skype-94279/feed/ 0 Skype for Web supports HD Video calling, Call recording, and more https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-for-web-features-93651/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-for-web-features-93651/#disqus_thread Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:08:16 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=93651 Skype for Web experience brings in the latest version of Skype with all the latest features to the web too. This is possible because the new app is made with ReactXP which brings in a common and shared codebase for the web app as well as other counterparts on other platforms. With this release, users […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-for-web-features-93651/feed/ 0 Skype for Business is now a central part of Microsoft Teams https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-for-business-microsoft-teams-93041/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-for-business-microsoft-teams-93041/#disqus_thread Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:30:38 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=93041 Skype Microsoft Teams CallMicrosoft Teams in its current form is quite capable, and since it’s free, it now has a leg up on several of its competitors. But that’s not the end of the road because Teams have become much better than before due to the addition of Skype for Business. Skype for Business is part of Microsoft […]

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]]> https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-for-business-microsoft-teams-93041/feed/ 0 Skype Classic discontinuation deadline extended https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-classic-discontinuation-deadline-extended-92917/ https://news.thewindowsclub.com/skype-classic-discontinuation-deadline-extended-92917/#disqus_thread Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:05:02 +0000 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/?p=92917 Microsoft recently announced the availability of Skype 8 for Skype users on all platforms. With this,  they also announced that the old Skype Classic Win32 app for Windows PCs will also be discontinued. That classic Skype app is still on version 7 with clearly no plans for future updates. Microsoft has made it clear that […]

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