Daily Tech: Beware This Scary Skype Exploit


Updated 05/01/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Skype Reveals Your IP Address

Skype users beware! New exploit reveals IP addresses — Geekosystem 5 movie apocalypses that would defeat themselves in the real world — Cracked Upcycled portraits made from floppy disks — FWD New iPhone 5 feature: Siri self-destructs phone if stolen? — Dvice Spam email declines, but spam texts hit an all-new high — Newser Will Hulu require a paid TV subscription? — SlashFilm Read more

5 Ways to Live Stream a Wedding


Updated 04/30/12 7:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Live Stream a Wedding or Event Online

When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more

Secrets to Nailing That Skype Interview


Updated 07/21/11 2:08 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

How to Interview Over Skype

You finally get a call back from the job you applied for in another state. They love you, but don't have the budget to fly you out for an interview; they want to interview you over Skype. It's a scenario that's happening more and more these days because it helps employers cut costs and save time. I know I've talked about how to knock your interviewer out on the phone, so I'm now giving you great Read more

Facebook Announces Video Calling With Skype, Group Chat, New Chat Design


Updated 07/06/11 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook Announces Video Calling With Skype

Mark Zuckerberg announced a few new features coming to Facebook this morning live in Palo Alto: group chat (along with a new chat design) and video calling with Skype integration. After a brief overview of the current state of Facebook (its now at over 750 million users), Mark got into the details of all three of these items. Find out more about each one below. Video Calling In a partnership Read more

Connect With Your Facebook Friends Via Skype


Updated 06/20/11 12:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Skype and Facebook Chat

Skype has just announced the release of Skype 5.5 Beta version for Windows, which will enable users to connect with Facebook friends and family. How does it work? A Facebook contacts tab will appear on the side bar, and users can instant message directly from Skype. In addition, you can view your newsfeed and "likes," and comment on your friends' Facebook statuses. A final version will roll out Read more

Group Therapy: Awkward Aftermath of Skype Truth or Dare


Updated 03/05/11 2:31 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Playing Truth or Dare on Skype

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I was chatting with my friends from another state for the second time via Skype. Everything was fine and fun until they proposed truth or dare. I chose truth and they chose dare so I dared them, the two guys, to peck on the lips. (There are 4 guys there.) Anyways, after the one guy that I Read more

Losing Your iPhone Doesn't Have to Hurt: 3 Survival Tips


Updated 02/02/11 4:18 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What to Do When You Lose Your iPhone

This weekend was not pretty for me — I lost my iPhone. Now that the initial panic has subsided, and the pangs of withdrawal are gone, I'm doing OK. I'm getting a new iPhone next week, and unlike my landline- and voicemail-only days, not having a cell phone doesn't mean lugging a roll of quarters and an address book around. Besides email, here's how I'm staying connected: Gmail's "Call Phone" Read more

Savvy Tip: Combine Your Honeymoon With a Destination Wedding


Updated 01/31/11 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save on a Wedding

It's a new year, which means more weddings to come! My friend was telling me the other day on her plans to save by having a destination wedding, which will help reduce the guest list. At the same time, she'll be saving on her honeymoon costs as well, because she's planning on combining it with her destination wedding. If this is something you're keen on, perhaps you can even consider Skyping the Read more

How-To: Turn Your iPod Touch Into a Phone


Updated 01/22/11 8:04 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Turn Your iPod Touch Into a Phone

If you're on a budget, a data-heavy smartphone package may not be the best situation for your pocketbook (especially now that both Verizon and AT&T have changed their data and text messaging packages), but sacrificing efficiency for a dumbphone may not be an option either. Thankfully, you have a third option: an iPod Touch. If you think that an iPod Touch can't suffice for a cheap alternative Read more

iPhone Users: Video Chat Over 3G With Skype!


Updated 12/30/10 9:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Video Chat Over 3G With Skype

Finally! After waiting for months, Skype has announced an update to its iPhone app that includes the ability to video chat over a 3G connection. The update allows users to make Skype video calls to iPhones or using Skype on their computers, and it is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod Touch fourth-generation models running iOS 4.0 and above; users with third-generation iPod Touch Read more