J'z Place

I have been using Skype for over 3 years now. At one point I even used Skype as my home phone. Yes you can do this too!

All you need is a Skype Account, a paid Skype subscription and a device that you can hook your home phone to. The device I used was called Zoom Phone Adapter and I purchased it at Wal-mart. I don't believe they carry the device anymore. In fact Wal-mart doesn't even carry the Skype prepaid cards anymore either. Here is where you can purchase VOIP Phone Adapters online.  This is a great way to have a home phone for about $20 every 3 months, so about $80 a year. The only thing that bothered me was that you had to dial the country code, phone number and then # to make a call.         

You can add all sorts of things to your Skype Account to customize it for you personally. Skype Extras that I have found to be useful were:

1. Yugma – this is a free (up to 20 users) desktop sharing and collaboration tool. If you are wanting to have an online meeting this is great for a small group. There is a paid version for groups over 20.
2. PamFax – use your Skype credit to send faxes over the internet.
3. PamelaCallRecorder – Record your Skype Calls.
4. VodBurner Video Recorder – Record your Skype Video Calls.
5. G-Recorder – Record your calls and chats to Gmail.
6. InACall Indicator – This allows other Skype users to see that you are in a call and that you do not want to bothered.
7. MassMess – allows you to send out bulk messages to other Skype Users.
8. Geo Locator – Let your Skype friends know where you are.

Check out all the other Skype Extras