Ajax also allowed Web pages to be more dynamic in other ways, letting users, say, right-click and see a menu tailored to their needs.

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Users just click on a person in their buddy list, and if that person has the right hardware, users can launch a video chat.

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Additionally, SkyDrive users can share more easily with just one click right from File Explorer.

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