Why Isn't Skype Working? Enquiring Minds Want to Know

When Skype isn't working it can really spoil your day. I first noticed it wasn't working when I glanced down at the Skype icon on my taskbar and noticed a buffering sing. Then I opened up the program and saw Skype Home was unavailable.

Like millions of other users around the world I did a quick web search to try and figure out why the F@~K my Skype wasn't working and discovered it had gone down at 9.15 am (GMT).  This was at around noon (yep! I get up kinda late some days). It's now midnight (got to bed late too) and Skype still isn't working, but the status page over at the official company website states the engineers have identified the problem and are presently working on restoring the service.  The company is owned by Microsoft, who know a thing or two about computer programs, and presumably have some pretty top-notch engineers on the payroll, so I am amazed at how long this is taking.

A day without Skype can be a real bummer.

I just discovered there is an online version of Skype available. I never knew that, and it took a few attempts to log in. Then when I did successfully log in I could not see a way to make a call—so double bummer. Will Skype be up and running again in the morning? That remains to be seen, but I probably won't find out until lunch because I've still got things to do and it looks like being another late night.

How to Get Ahead in Marketing While Standing in Line—Primer Shows the Way

Google has just launched their new and improved Primer app and if you are a busy business-owner, struggling to keep up to date with the latest marketing strategies, Google Primer could be just what you need.

The Google Primer app provides bite-size marketing lessons that can be completed in all those moments that are wasted standing in queues or travelling on public transport. In fact, with Primer, even a bathroom break can provide app users with an opportunity to expand their marketing knowledge.

The new and improved app is compatible with all Android and Apple mobile devices and Google intend to release fresh lessons every week.

Each Google Primer lesson can be completed in less than five minutes and the lack of a WI-FI connection need not scupper your plans for learning, The lessons can be downloaded when a connection is available and then completed elsewhere without the need to dig into any of your mobile data allowance.

Google Primer app users can enjoy a number of courses that range from basic to advanced level and include:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Storytelling
• Ad Buying
• Measurement

Each mini-tutorial ends with an activity that allows users to test their new knowledge and Primer app users can choose and complete lessons that coach them on the subjects that are most appropriate to their needs.

Want to find out more? Visit the Google Play store.