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Tech Term: Message Thread

Posted on March 29, 2017 by cynmackley

Today's tech term is message thread. What it means and how it relates to the way you communicate.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, SmartphonesTagged email, message thread, messaging, quick tips, tech terms, Texting4 Comments

Instagram Stories

Posted on February 9, 2017 by cynmackley

We check out Instagram Stories. How it works, how long the posts stay up, and the fun ways you can jazz up photos and videos.

Posted in Android, Digital Photography, Free Downloads, iOS, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged free apps, Instagram Stories, messaging, photography apps, SnapChat, social mediaLeave a comment

Remove Ads From Skype

Posted on October 11, 2016 by cynmackley

Tired of ads in Skype? If you're up to a bit of a tech challenge, we can show you how to get rid of them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, MultimediaTagged messaging, remove ads from Skype, roaming, skype, video calls2 Comments

Say Allo To Google’s New Smart Messaging App

Posted on May 25, 2016 by cynmackley

How Google's super-smart new messaging app will learn all about you by reading your messages.

Posted in Android, In The News, iOS, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged Allo, android, apps, google, ios, machine learning, messaging, messaging app, smart replyLeave a comment

WhatsApp Introduces Desktop App

Posted on May 14, 2016 by cynmackley

WhatsApp finally comes to the desktop. Learn how to get the app.

Posted in Quick Tips, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged desktop app, free apps, messaging, OS X apps, quick tips, WhatsApp, windows apps2 Comments

Facebook – Public & Private Messages

Posted on December 21, 2014 by cynmackley

Liddy wants to know the difference between a public Facebook post and a private message.

Posted in Social MediaTagged facebook, Facebook messages, messaging, privacyLeave a comment

Is There A Charge For Skype?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by cynmackley

Is Skype really free? Dorothy has questions about a per-minute charge she sees on a price list.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged free calls, messaging, microsoft, skype, video calls

Facebook Ends Messaging In Mobile App, Requires Messenger

Posted on August 2, 2014 by cynmackley

Facebook will no longer allow you to send message in its mobile app. Users will now need to download Facebook Messenger as a separate app.

Posted in Android, iOS, SmartphonesTagged apps, facebook, Facebook Messenger, messaging, mobileLeave a comment

Can Tablets Come With Phones Built-In Phones?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by cynmackley

Sue Ellen wants to know if there are tablets or PCs available with built-in phones.

Posted in Android, iOS, SmartphonesTagged android, ios, messaging, phones, smartphones, tabletsLeave a comment

Facebook Buys WhatsApp

Posted on March 5, 2014 by cynmackley

Facebook is paying $16 billion for popular messaging app WhatsApp. But will that mean changes for the app?

Posted in Android, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, SmartphonesTagged apps, facebook, messaging, messaging apps, WhatsAppLeave a comment

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