I’m not a heavy Skype user but I have clients who use it fanatically. This handy Internet tool lets you make free International calls between Skype users. It can be used locally to make calls and for an added fee will function as a regular phone line that can receive calls. This is a cheap way for overseas branch offices to keep in touch without running up a nasty phone bill. I knew there were some added tricks that Skype could do such as video conferencing and Instant Messaging. But horoscopes, games, faxing? Testfreaks has a nice layout of 50 ways to trick out your Skype service. Not all of them are free – but they’re worth a look for anyone using Skype (or just thinking about it).

50 Ways Skype and Connect You With The World