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Skype's end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations are now rolling out to all users across platforms.

OneDrive folder protection is now available to everyone with Windows 7 or newer. Here's how to enable it and protect your most important files.

Microsoft today started testing a Spotify add-on for the modern versions of its Skype app.

Microsoft is extending the life of Skype Classic, version 7.0, after strong customer feedback when trying to force those users to version 8.0.

Microsoft is working to bring a compact view back to the modern versions of Skype and the team is looking for feedback about functionality.

Bing is getting improved search result tools for hotel bookings, coupons, more.

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned OneDrive client, combined with improved battery saver support for Windows 10 users.

Use Bing Maps? You can now make your own customized itineraries.

Microsoft is adding a clever new dark mode to Outlook.com designed to help reduce eye strain.

Microsoft has updated To-DO with a new 'important' list but they are still missing one critical feature offered by other platforms.

Over the weekend, I noticed that the desktop version of Skype was being offered an upgrade that replaced that app with the modern version.

Two years ago, we were still debating whether Microsoft should buy Slack to gain credibility in the market for chat-based collaboration.

You can finally tell when someone reads your messages on Skype with support for read receipts coming soon.

In a support forum post, Microsoft said that it will finally release a Dark Mode for Outlook.com. Someday.

Microsoft is adding a Do Not Disturb feature to Outlook on Android and iOS, so you can ignore all those email notifications whenever you want.

Microsoft is working on a improved group video calling experience for Skype on Windows 10, as well as improved customization options, more.

Microsoft adds new inkling abilities to the Outlook Mail app in Windows 10 as it gears up for dual-screen devices.

Microsoft advances image search on Bing with new Visual Search feature powered by computer vision, available on Bing, Launcher, and Edge.

With a new leader at the helm, Microsoft To-Do is getting a second lease on life with new features and enhancements.

Microsoft announced several coming new features for OneDrive on Monday. But most are business-focused.

Microsoft needs to meet---if not exceed---the features of Google One for its own consumer customers. I have a few ideas.

Microsoft's haphazard way of updating Outlook across its many supported platforms is undermining the product.

Microsoft is bringing advanced options for sharing on OneDrive's mobile apps.

It was one year ago today that Microsoft announced that Wunderlist was dead but the app is still around with no timeline for when To-Do will be a viable replacement.

Given the recent events making headlines, Microsoft has the opportunity to take advantage of the increased sensitivity of consumers to data privacy, but will they capitalize on it?

Microsoft is finally adding the ability to record Skype calls but there are a couple questions that need to be answered first.

Microsoft is introducing major security updates to its flagship Office 365 products, launches new File Restore, encryption features for OneDrive and Outlook.