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Tech quiz of the day - Skype

Our WhatIs.com Tech Term is Skype

Skype is an  IP telephony service provider that offers free calling between subscribers and low-cost calling to people who don’t use the service. In addition to standard telephone calls, Skype enables file transfers, texting, video chat and videoconferencing.

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Secret Word of the Day
You could use this service to make a friend think it was the White House on the line when you called. What’s the secret word?
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Acronym Challenge
A CNG program inserts noise into the silent parts of conversations so you won’t think you’ve lost your connection. What does CNG stand for?
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Tech Trivia
Are communications over a cable modem Internet connection symmetric or asymmetric?
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Tech Trivia
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Secret Word of the Day
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IT Acronym Challenge
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Tech Trivia
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Secret Word of the Day
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IT Acronym Challenge
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Tech Trivia
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Secret Word of the Day
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