Skype Hacks tells you what all the Skype hype is about, explains the basics, and shows you more than 100 clever tips and tricks for tweaking and tuning Skype to make it do what you want and more. Millions of people (48 million and counting, actually) has chosen to Skype, which uses peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to turn any PC, Mac, or Pocket PC to the phone. Skype Hacks shows you how to: Starting with Skype Pictures of how much money you save and maximize your savings bond Cut to your old phone company Optimize your Skype configuration Integrate Skype with desktop tools like Microsoft Office and web browser-based Skype call center Set This book offers ideas to create and manage contact lists, using Skype to transfer files, taking advantage of chat and voicemail capabilities, turning a PDA into the phone, and automating Skype for greater efficiency. So whether you want just want to give Skype running an experiment, you want new Skype ring tones and fun-hold music, or you're considering a home wired with Skype to get rid of your regular "phone service" altogether, Skype Hacks is your ideal guide.