Skype Updates

Blair Frank announces advances in Slype file sharing . Files can now be sent when the recipient is offline, giving Skype some of the functionality of e-mail or file sharing services.

Frank also notes that Skype for Business now allows three particpants to communicate for free (and up to ten during a trial period). Skype for Business is replacing Microsoft's Lync service, and is available for PC and Mac.

-DD

Skype Translation

Andy Patrizio reports on Skype translation being available for both spoken dialog and text chat in selected languages.

-DD

 

Mobile VOIP

Bryan Lunduke explains how "How Google Is Helping Me Live a Cellphone-Free Life ."   The article offers valuable tips for using Google Voice and Google Hangouts to reduce reliance on Skype for communicating without a cell phone.

However, Lunduke's earlier article "How I Live Cellphone Free in a Cellphone World" indicates that his VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) solution only works because he used a mobile hotspot device from a cellphone company to provide the data connection he needs when away from open WiFi hotspots.   Thus Lunduke may be able to use a tablet in place of a cellphone plan, but his outdoor connectivity still relies on a mobile data provider.

-DD

Skype Translate

Andy Patrizio comments on the unveiling of Microsoft's translation app for Skype , labeling it "seriously impressive."

-DD

Employment Interviewing Via Skype

Matt Gnaizda shares four important tips that help a person look good in Skype interviews .

-DD

Video Collaboration Tools

Mary Janzen shares about video collaboration tools such as Oovoo and Skype.

-DD

Google Hangout For Information Sharing

Denise Wright and Will Deyamport demonstrate Google Hangout, comparing its functionality with Skype.

-DD

 

 

Skype Multiuser Is Now Free For Educators

Kathy Isizuka reports for School Library Journal Microsoft's announcement of free group video calling for teachers using Skype technology. As the comments indicate, this is probably to compete with Google Hangouts, which also offer free service for up to ten users.

-DD