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Re:Microsoft and Skype to axe world's most popular IM client... by manojlds on Wednesday November 07, 2012 @10:03AM (#4753587)
Have you tried Win + .?

It docks the windows 8 app to side. You can chat away with skype by doing so.

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Re:Microsoft and Skype to axe world's most popular IM client... by vyrotek on Wednesday November 07, 2012 @10:40AM (#4753727)
I always seem to forget about this feature. I just installed the Skype Win8 App last night and spent the whole time switching screens. I just tried Win + . and it made the experience a lot better.

I don't have a Surface (yet) but I bet that feature alone makes it worth it for multi-taskers.

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Re:Microsoft and Skype to axe world's most popular IM client... by ConstantineXVI on Wednesday November 07, 2012 @12:49PM (#4754339)
PSA: you accomplish the same on a Surface (or other Win8/RT tablet) by either

a) swiping from the top edge to the left or right (current app)

b) drag an app out of the switcher to an edge

[These also technically work with a mouse; but far more convenient with touch]

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