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Skype Conference Calls not working?

Posted by Paul on October 26th, 2006

If you are unable to start a Skype conference call, this may be due to add-on software or hardware drivers interfering with Skype.
One known example is the software that gets installed with the Logitech QuickCam. (See this link).
If you suspect add-on software or hardware of causing an issue such as this, try uninstalling your […]

VoIP

Posted by Paul on October 20th, 2006

What is VoIP?
VoIP means making “phone” calls using the Internet to transfer your voice instead of traditional phone cables.
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol.
In layman’s terms, your Voice is converted to ones and zeros and sent over the Internet to someone else, and vice-versa. (The Protocol part makes up the commonly used term […]

How to Record Interviews by Phone or VoIP for Podcast or Broadcast

Posted by Paul on October 17th, 2006

This article shows you how to record phone or VoIP interviews, with high quality, for Podcasting or Broadcasting, with a standard PC, no expensive audio equipment and no prior training in audio production.
The instructions assume that you have a PC with a broadband internet connection, and Microsoft Outlook 2000/XP/2002/2003/2007 installed. They guide you through:

Setting […]

Skype Voicemail

Posted by admin on October 16th, 2006

Skype Voicemail answers phone calls or PC-to-PC calls for you when you are away from your PC, when you are offline, or when you simply don’t want to take a call.
The caller can leave you a message, and you can listen to the message on your PC within the Skype application. You can also […]

Skylook Affiliate Program

Posted by Paul on October 15th, 2006

COMING SOON. The information on this page is an indication only, of the Skylook affiliate program soon to be implemented. Do not follow the steps noted until further notice.
To coincide with the release of Skylook 2.0 we are launching improved facilities for affiliates who wish to earn commission through selling Skylook from their […]

Summary of Skylook 2.0 Product

Posted by Jeremy on October 5th, 2006

Summary of Skylook 2.0 Product
This section gives a complete picture of the Skylook 2.0 product, including features introduced in 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0.
Skylook 2.0 performs the following services. Features new to 2.0 are shown in italics:
Communicate with Outlook contacts on Skype:

Call Outlook contacts or PCs using Skype.
Send SMS messages to Outlook contacts.
Send instant messages to […]

Skype In (or SkypeIn)

Posted by Paul on October 5th, 2006

SkypeIn is Skype terminology for being able to take calls from normal phones using Skype.
Obviously for people to be able to call you on Skype using a plain old traditional phone or mobile/cell phone, they need a number to call. So when you sign up for SkypeIn, the people at Skype give you your […]

Skype Out (or SkypeOut)

Posted by Paul on October 4th, 2006

SkypeOut is Skype terminology for making calls to standard phone lines. This includes land lines and mobile/cell phones - i.e. any number you can call from a standard phone except emergency numbers (e.g. 000, 999) and, in some cases, toll-free numbers.
SkypeOut calls are charged per minute. The rates are cheap (comparable to calling […]

How to forward IM chat messages to your mobile phone

Posted by Paul on October 3rd, 2006

Follow the steps below to get Skype IMs (also known as text chat messages, or chat messages) forwarded to your mobile phone (i.e. read to you) when you are away from your desk, or optionally via SMS. (These instructions assume that you already have Outlook 2000/XP/2003/2007 installed).
1. Follow these instructions to set up Skype if […]

Skype Info

Posted by Paul on October 2nd, 2006

For introductory information on Skype and how to use it, click here.
For information on how to make the most out of Skype if you use Microsoft Outlook 2000/XP/2002/2003/2007, click here.
To learn more about Skype, how it works and its history, click here.
To visit the Skype web site, click here.