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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Anmol Kapoor
Near DVD-quality video calls
With a small tweak, you can easily broadcast or setup a video conference with your buddies at a resolution as high as 640x480, now that's what I call a revolutionary hack. (http://tinyurl.com/2jhdun)
DIY home security
Skype can prove to be a reliable home monitoring system. You'll need two separate Skype accounts and a PC at home with a webcam. Using the first account, setup the home version of Skype to automatically answer calls and fire up the webcam. Then, just use your second Skype account to call the first one, and the webcam video will pop up automatically.
Impersonate your voice
Whether you want to impersonate your boss or your girlfriend, DoNaut will allow you to do that. This express install Skype add-on will allow you to adjust the quality and tone of your voice throughout a call. (www.extras.skype.com)
Call recording
You can easily record Skype calls with HotRecorder. It basically allows searchable text to be added to each recording, and works with other IM clients as well. There's a nice selection of Emotisounds too, such as claps, laughs, etc. that can be added to the conversations for podcasting. (www.hotrecorder.com)
Hear Skype announce the caller's name
AudioID allows you to setup a distinctive announcement for each caller. So instead of hearing a simple generic computer ring, you can hear a message from your computer, "Call from Anmol".
(www.extras.skype.com)
Create a LipSnycing avatar
Video calls are for connecting with people on a very personal level. If you don't want to be seen, CrazyTalk allows you to use a video avatar and have it lipsync anything you say. You can create a custom avatar from any digital picture. (www.skynet-tel.com)
Universal Chat Translator
By using the Universal Chat Translator add-on, you can communicate with anyone, no matter what language they speak. It only produces text translations. The fact that it can actually read text in 11 languages and understand spoken text in 50 languages, means that you will be able to get your point across. (www.extras.skype.com)
Listen to some new music
Last.fm, a Skype add-on provides an easy forum to share and exchange your personal music preferences. The setup is simple; you only need to download the Last.fm extra, sign up for an account and then download the software. (www.extras.skype.com)
Voicemail enhancement
You can use Pamela for automatic call recording and answering-its a total Skype Voicemail Management solution. You can set up separate greetings/voicemail messages for different users. But best of all, you can make the voicemail setting changes via any PC anywhere in the world.
(www.pamela-systems.com)
Source: Living Digital
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