See how to move to Skype from Windows Live Messenger, with the upcoming end of Windows Live Messenger. Also, see answers and links for some common questions about switching to Skype.
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A Fix For Problems Adjusting Laptop Screen Brightness
At times, laptop users may have problems adjusting laptop screen brightness, where the system does not respond to the brightness changes. More specifically, the laptop screen brightness cannot be adjusted until the system is restarted or rebooted. Here are solutions that may work for some users.
Uninstall Vlingo from Samsung Galaxy S II Without Rooting (For Android 4 ICS)
The Vlingo app, for processing voice commands on Android phones, has been both too easy to activate accidentally and too difficult to remove on the Samsung Galaxy S II, according to users. This simple method will uninstall Vlingo without rooting your Android phone (ICS).
Dropquest II: Get At Least 1 GB Free Extra Space For Dropbox
Get at least 1 GB of extra free Dropbox space, by completing Dropquest II. Win more prizes for finishing the soonest.
Gmail: Change Toolbar Button Labels From Icons To Text
A while ago in Gmail, the action buttons at the top of Gmail were changed to display “icons only” by default. If you want to change the icons back to buttons with text labels, then here is how.
Fix Corrupt User Profile When Chrome Won’t Start
If you can’t start your Google Chrome browser, your browser user profile may be corrupted. The solution here can get Chrome working again, and protect your Chrome bookmarks in case this happens again.
Skype for Windows Phone App: Features, Requirements, Certified Phones
Now users can make Skype voice and video calls from their Windows Phones, with the official Skype for Windows Phone app’s release. See features, requirements, and a list of compatible Skype Certified phones.
Skype Voice Calls & Video Calls Now Available For Windows Phone Users
The Skype for Windows Phone beta app is now available for Windows Phone. See details here on supported features, unsupported features, system requirements, and Skype certified phones.