{"product_id":"skype-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Skype for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLoren Abdulezer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusan Abdulezer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHoward Dammond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's the fun and easy way to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople love Skype because it's fairly simple to use, it's free, it doesn't have advertisements or pop-up screens, and its communications are encrypted and secure. If you want the ability to make free voice calls or want to maximize Skype and get the most out of this free global telephony system, you've come to the right place. All you need to get going with Skype is a computer with Internet access, a headset or microphone -- and this book!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough the technology is simple, it has some complexities when you go beyond making simple calls. \u003ci\u003eSkype For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers call forwarding, voice mail, and conference calling and explains the use of two very popular and important Skype features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkypeIn: Receive telephone calls that you can answer through Skype on your computer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkypeOut: Make calls out to regular old telephones from your computer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis no-nonsense guide is written in plain English, leaving the jargon at the door. You'll learn to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstall and configure Skype on different platforms and various mobile connections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a contacts list\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up voicemail and call forwarding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Skype for worldwide conference calls and Skypecasting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance Skype with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi wireless, and video\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChange your Skype menus to a different language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust different hardware configurations and add-ons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot problems with hardware configurations and other common issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkype For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides guidance on using this technology in a business setting, including some implementations that can help reduce support desk costs and automate surveys and interviews. A popular use of Skype is for video calling, and the book shows how you can easily install and configure this can't-miss feature. A dedicated web site keeps the book up to date as Skype adds new features.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you'll discover ten ways to use Skype to promote your business and ten ways to use Skype at school. With an appendix on multilanguage support and another on tips and tricks, you won't want to Skype anyone until you have your copy of \u003ci\u003eSkype For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet up Skype on Windows, Mac OS(R) X, or PocketPC\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee how to use Skype for secure chats and to connect using SkypeIn and SkypeOut\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere's the \u003ci\u003efun and easy way\u003c\/i\u003e to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for you! You'll get great advice about hardware, directions for downloading and installing Skype, ideas for using Skype in your business, and the lowdown on making Skype calls to people with old-fashioned phones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstall Skype and start making calls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a contacts list\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up voicemail and call forwarding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Skype for worldwide conference calls and Skypecasting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance Skype with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi wireless, and video\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoren Abdulezer\u003c\/b\u003e is CEO and President of Evolving Technologies Corporation, a New York-based technology consulting firm. He is an experienced IT professional serving many Fortune 500 companies. Loren is the author of \u003ci\u003eExcel Best Practices for Business\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEscape from Excel Hell\u003c\/i\u003e and served as technical editor of \u003ci\u003eCrystal Xcelsius For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Wiley. Loren is \u003ci\u003ealways\u003c\/i\u003e exploring new technologies and finding pragmatic and innovative applications. When Skype came along he was quick to recognize its benefits in business and all walks of life. This book is a direct result of wanting to bring those benefits one step closer to a broader audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Abdulezer\u003c\/b\u003e is currently a full time Multimedia Developer in New York City. Susan creates interactive DVDs, documentaries, and Web-delivered media. She has received many honors for technology innovation, winning the prestigious Computerworld\/Smithsonian Award in Technology and Academia in both 1996 and 1997. Susan has also written numerous feature articles on education and technology as the contributing editor of Converge Magazine from 1998 to 2002. Susan is active in the Digital Storytelling community, exploring the nature and power of the emerging digital culture. She has also been known to tear herself away from the computer to play classical violin in the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward Dammond\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced IT professional and technical instructor, having consulted at several major Fortune 500 companies. Howard has 20-plus years of experience as a technical trainer and developer of innovative learning materials. His perspective on teaching and skills development was first inspired and then intensively developed at Yale University in its unique Master of Arts in Teaching program, where he focused on learning theory, the acquisition and nurture of analytic skills, and interdisciplinary methods of curriculum planning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9.33 x 7.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47213432766713,"sku":"9780470048917","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Yi3LY8lBPO9780470048917.webp?v=1768104816","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/skype-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}