Microsoft Is Ending Support for Skype Classic
Microsoft is preparing to pull support for Skype Classic, officially known as Skype 7.0. And there's nothing you can do about it.
Microsoft Brings Skype Calls to Amazon Echo
With Alexa and Cortana now getting on rather famously, Microsoft is upping the ante by adding Skype to the mix.
Microsoft Warns People to Keep Using Edge
Microsoft is warning Windows 10 users against switching from Edge to Chrome or Firefox. Because that's obviously going to work...
Microsoft Extends Windows 7 Support... for a Price
Microsoft is offering to keep supporting Windows 7 for a little while longer... if you're willing to pay for the privilege.
Microsoft Launches Xbox All Access for $22/Month
Xbox All Access allows gamers who may be struggling to fund an all-out purchase the chance to buy an Xbox One over two years.
Skype Now Offers End-to-End Encryption
End-to-end encryption means your chats are encrypted from one end to the other, ensuring eavesdroppers can't intercept your messages.
OneDrive Now Automatically Backs Up Your Folders
Once enabled, Microsoft OneDrive's Folder Protection automatically backs up your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders.
Microsoft Wants to Stop Windows 10 Updates Annoying You
Microsoft is doing something about the way Windows 10 handles updates. And it's using machine learning to accomplish the task.
3 Actionable Steps to Improving Your Online Privacy Right Now
Sick of big tech companies misusing your data for profit? It's time to do something about it. Improve your online privacy right now in just three steps.
Microsoft Gives Outlook.com a Dark Mode
Microsoft has finally seen fit to grant Outlook.com users their ultimate wish... a Dark Mode for Outlook.com
Microsoft Launches Skype 8.0 for Desktop
Microsoft has released a new version of Skype for desktop, and this one looks and feels just like the mobile version of Skype.
5 Reasons Why You Can Trust Microsoft With Your Security
From Windows XP exploits to Windows 10 privacy concerns, Microsoft isn't perfect. However, Microsoft has actually done some good for online security.
Microsoft Launches $399 Surface Go Tablet
The Surface Go is a 10-inch Windows tablet which looks almost identical to the Surface Pro, but smaller and more affordable. Which sounds good on paper...
Microsoft Brings Visual Search to Your Smartphone
Microsoft has added Visual Search---Microsoft's answer to Google Lens---to Bing's mobile apps, meaning you can now use it on your smartphone.
Microsoft Launches a News App on Android and iOS
Microsoft News powers MSN.com, news in Microsoft's Edge browser, the News app for Windows 10, Skype, Xbox, and Outlook.com, and the new Microsoft News app for Android and iOS.
Microsoft Abandons Some Tech Support Forums
Microsoft is abandoning its technical support forums for a range of different products, including Windows 7, Office 2013, and the Surface Pro. Which sucks.
Microsoft Just Bought GitHub: Pros, Cons, and What It Means for You
Microsoft acquired GitHub in a $7.5 billion stock deal. Is this a good deal for developers, or is it time to leave GitHub?
Microsoft Launches Windows Defender for Google Chrome
Microsoft has released its Windows Defender Browser Protection---which is already a part of Edge---as a Chrome extension. Offering Chrome users an extra layer of protection.
Microsoft Kills Windows 10 S In Favor of "S Mode"
It's official. Rumors of Microsoft's plans to ditch Windows 10 S emerged last month, but Microsoft's Joe Belfiore has now confirmed Windows 10 "S Mode" is coming.
The New Skype Works Better on Old Androids
Microsoft has released an optimized version of Skype for anyone running older Android phones. Specifically, handsets running on Android 4.0.3 to 5.1.