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Signal’s Group Calls Just Got Better
Signal, an open-source messaging app known for its focus on privacy, has made a great improvement to its group calls. You can finally make a group call with a simple share link. Previously, when a Signal user tried a group call on Signal, creating a group chat was required first. However, with call links, users can now share a unique…
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How to make and receive calls on Windows 11, 10
To make and receive calls on Windows 11 (or 10), install and configure the “Phone Link” app on your computer and the “Link to Windows” app on your phone. Then, click on “Get started” from the “Calls” tab on the Phone Link app, connect your phone to your computer through Bluetooth, and start making and receiving calls. On Windows 11 (and 10),…
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Signal calls now work a lot more like Meet and Zoom
Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature should make it much easier to hop on the phone with a friend or co-worker by sending them a link inside or outside of Signal. You can also re-use call links, which could be handy for recurring work meetings or a weekly chat you…
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Fix Dropped Calls in Two Minutes or Less With These Tweaks
I can’t stand dropped calls. I bet you feel the same way. Here’s the good news is — it’s usually pretty easy to fix dropped calls. This post walks you through every potential fix I know. I’ve used most of these fixes myself — and they work. Sometimes you have to try a few different methods to find the one…
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US consumer protection agency bans employee mobile calls amid Chinese hack fears
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an urgent directive barring employees and contractors from using mobile phones for work-related calls, following a major breach in US telecommunications infrastructure attributed to Chinese-linked hackers. According to an internal memo, CFPB’s chief information officer advised staff to move sensitive discussions to secure platforms like Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebEx, reported…
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“You must do better”: Information Commissioner John Edwards calls on firms to beef up support for data breach victims
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on organizations to do more to support victims after a data breach. According to ICO figures, nearly 30 million people in the UK have experienced a data breach. In total, 55% of UK adults reported having had their data lost or stolen, with 30% of them experiencing emotional distress as a result.…
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Salesforce CEO Calls Copilot the New Microsoft Clippy – Doesn’t Work or Deliver Value
Microsoft recently upgraded Copilot with a fresh UI and added several new features including Copilot Voice, Copilot Vision, and Copilot Daily. On the enterprise side, Microsoft introduced Copilot Agents and Copilot Pages, among other things, to improve productivity for business users. However, Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce says that Copilot is the new Microsoft Clippy and it doesn’t work…
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Regulators Aim to Crack Down on Infant ‘Neck Floats’ After Two Deaths and Dozens of Close Calls Reported
Infant neck floats are marketed to parents for use with babies as young as newborns as a way to lift their head out of the water while they float and play in a bathtub or pool. Some are hollow and inflatable, like the popular Otteroo brand, and others are made of firm foam. As many as 1 million neck floats…
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How to Use Voice Isolation Mode During Calls on iPhone?
Can you hear me now? This is a common question we find ourselves asking when we take important calls in crowded public spaces or noisy environments. Thankfully, this can be a thing of the past. An iPhone offers an extremely useful Voice Isolation feature that blocks distracting noises and improves the sound quality of your calls. No matter if you’re…
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Are Ghost Calls a Problem? Yes, if They Don’t Stop
A ghost call is an incoming call with no one on the other end when you answer it. Sometimes it’s an unrecognized number; other times the caller ID shows “Unknown.” Getting an occasional ghost call is common and nothing to worry about. But persistent ghost calls can be a major concern — particularly for businesses. Here’s why. Frequent ghost calls…
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