Hacking Skype
I recently published a blog post on my experience in moving to Skype as my phone service. Since that time, I found an article from VOIP News that has 25 hacks for Skype. This article includes a wealth of information on how you can extend the capabilities of Skype.
For example, using a program called AudioID, it will announce the Skype user name on incoming calls. This is a great feature if you're away from your PC. Other hacks include:
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AOsG6-cAzZ0/Ri2z-dFFfjI/AAAAAAAABa4/fdadb2SBi0c/s400/audioid.png)
- A DIY security system
- Recording calls
- Enhanced voice mail
- Integrating with last.fm
- Lip syncing Avatar
Comments