Tag Archives: Skype

Microsoft kicks Skype Credits and offers monthly subscriptions

Posted on 2024-12-13 by guenni

[German]Brief information for users of Microsoft's Skype service. Previously, it was possible to book Skype Credit with Microsoft to make calls to mobile or landline numbers. Now it looks like this option is dying and users will only be able … Continue reading →

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Unfixed Skype bug allows attackers to query victims' IP address (August 2023)

Posted on 2023-08-31 by guenni

[German]A security researcher has come across a way to determine the IP address of a Skype user without the target person even having to click on a link (IP address spoofing). This could be used to spy on people (e.g. … Continue reading →

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Skype for Business Online – shuts down on July 31, 2021

Posted on 2021-02-02 by guenni

[German]A small reminder for administrators and users in the business environment who are still using Skype for Business Online. This service will be shut down as scheduled on July 31, 2021 and then replaced by Microsoft Teams. Advertising

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Skype for Business: Support ends in 12 montths

Posted on 2020-08-01 by guenni

On July 31, 2021, the support of Skype for Business will expire as planned by Microsoft – as announced in 2019.  From September 1, 2019 Microsoft will direct all new Office 365 customers to the teams. Microsoft is confident that … Continue reading →

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Skype conferencing: no download, no account required

Posted on 2020-04-06 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has – probably in view of the Corona crisis, all barriers to Skype conferences have been removed. You can start a 'free meeting' in your browser, in which anybody can participate. Advertising

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Skype for Business down? (Dec. 16, 2019)

Posted on 2019-12-16 by guenni

[German]Currently there seems to be a problem with the Microsoft telephony service Skype for Business. The login doesn't seem to work, so that no phone calls can be made via Skype. Advertising

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Skype for Business Online: To be retired at July 31, 2021

Posted on 2019-08-01 by guenni

[German]At the end of July 2021, i.e. in 2 years, Skype for Business Online will be retired. Then the service will be replaced by teams. In addition, Microsoft plans Skype for Consumer Interop with an interoperation possibility for teams. Advertising

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Revised Skype for Web (March 2019)

Posted on 2019-03-10 by guenni

Microsoft has released a new version of Skype for Web. This version brings HD video calls, revised notifications and more. But there are also restrictions like no Linux or Chrome OS support. Advertising

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Skype blocks editor options in Outlook 2010

Posted on 2019-03-05 by guenni

A brief note for users who want to use Microsoft Office 2010 in conjunction with Skype for Business (2016). The Outlook editing options may not work after installing Office 2010. This is due to incorrect installation order of Office and … Continue reading →

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Finito for Skype 7-Client

Posted on 2019-02-05 by guenni

Bad news for users of the Skype 7 client: Microsoft has now finally pulled the plug and forces Skype users to install version 8 of the client. Advertising

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