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Skype is shutting down after 22 years — here's the 7 best alternatives
By Scott Younker published
These are the best Skype alternatives for making work or personal video calls.

I used Skype for years, and Teams is a poor replacement for the video calling service that started it all
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft is finally retiring Skype, but moving its remaining users to Teams just doesn’t feel right given why we all signed up for Skype in the first place.

Best video chat apps in 2025
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best video chat apps make it easy to stay in touch — regardless of where you or your friends actually are.

Google Meet is getting a very handy automatic picture-in-picture mode — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Meet's adding an automatic picture-in-picture mode on desktop, letting you stay productive without missing all the action.

How to stop Microsoft Teams from opening on startup
By Tony Polanco last updated
In this guide, we'll show you how to stop Microsoft Teams from opening up on Windows 11 and how to remove the app entirely.

I just tried Google’s 3D video conferencing tool launching next year — here’s what Project Starline is like
By Philip Michaels published
Google's been working on Project Starline, which uses 3D imaging, AI, and other technologies to make your video conferences more personal. Google and HP plan to bring the product to market in 2025.

Best Zoom alternatives for video calling
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Zoom alternatives for making work or personal video calls.

New Microsoft Teams is live — here's the 3 biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft Teams is receiving some massive improvements that will make the app faster and easier to use — here's what you need to know.
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