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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Run Commands to access the control panel
Run Commands to access the control panel
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Enabling Right Click On Web-Sites which is Disabled
Enabling Right Click On Web-Sites which is Disabled
Lots of web sites have disabled the right click function of the mouse button... it's really, really annoying. This is done so that you don't steal (via right-click->save picture) their photos or images or any other goodies. Unfortunately, it disables ALL right-click functionality: copy, paste, open in new window.It's easy to change, assuming your using IE 6:
Click "Tools"->"Internet Options"
Click the "Security" tab
Click "Custom Level"
Scroll down to the "Scripting" section
Set "Active Scripting" to "disable"
Click "Ok" a couple of times.
You'll probably want to turn this back to "enable" when your done... 'cause generally the javascript enhances a website. Follow @aleemxp
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U-Codes For Cell Phones
U-Codes For Cell Phones
ALCATEL* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* [url=]software[/url] version: * # 0 6 #
* Net Monitor: 0 0 0 0 0 0 *
* Master codes: 25228352, 25228353, 83227423 (TH3/4,BH4,BF5,BG3,BF3/4..)
* Master reset (with SIM): ###337*07#
* Factory reset (with SIM): ###847#
* Alcatel 835 formating - **0102#
BOSCH
* IMEI Number: * # 0 6 #
* Dafault Language: * # 0 0 0 0 #
* Net Monitor: * # 3 2 6 2 2 5 5 * 8 3 7 8 #
DANCALL
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: * # 9 9 9 9 #
ENOL
* Service menu: *#987*00#
* Full reset: *#987*99#
* SW version: *#900#
ERICSSON 6xx/7xx/8xx
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: > * < < * < *
ERICSSON A1018S/T10S/T18S/T28S
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: > * < < * < *
* Default language: < 0 0 0 0 >
FLY BIRD
* S688: #*301#02# send - with SIM
* Menu: 7 - 10 - ok
* Reboot repair: #*8000#, #*3676#
* Service menu: V09, S1180 - *, 3 times down, 3 times up
HUAWEI
* Master security code: 309296, 3092, 9296
LG
* Service menu (code reset)(W510 W3000 G5300 L1100 C1200 G7100...): 2945#*#
* Hold (LG 500,600): 2945#*
* Service Menu B1200: *+pwr, 6,6,8
* Service Menu B1300: *+pwr, 1,5,9
* Security removing code for LG 8110,8120: 47328545454# or 277634#*#
MAXON
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software Version: *#9900#
* Batch: *#9901#
* Developer Team names: *#9908#
* L1 Debug on/off (NetMonitor): *#9911#
* Forbidden List: *#9912#
* bDAC: *#9913#
*
* Service Active: *#9916#
* Lock Status: *#9917#
* Names Maxxon , Audioloop , GCS .. : *#9919..9922#
*
* Forced Location Update: *#9924#
* Backlight off when charging: *#9931#
*
* Discharging battery: *#9937#
* Watch stop: *#9958#
*
* Watch start: *#9959#
* Contrast set: *#9960#
*
* Menu, reset (without SIM): *#9922#
* Software Version: *#9900#
* Software Version (PBatch): *#9901#
S60 Siries (SX1, 6600, N-Gage..)
*
* Factory default: *#7780#
* Full factory defaults (all user data reset): *#7370#
* SX1 formating: * + # + power on
* 6600 formating: 3 + * + send + power on
* Sendo X1 formating: 5 + power on
MITSUBISHI
* Format FFS (Eclipse): *65512890 (*-hold)
* Test mode: * 3926 - (*-hold)
* SW version: * 5806 - (*-hold)
* Trium 320 unlock menu: *(hold) 787090
MOTOROLA
* Master code (T190, T191, T205): 19980722, 20010903
* P2K test menu: *#06#, menu, menu, 048263*
* Test comands:
* Read phone code: 32*116*1*0*0
* Read security code: 32*118*1*0*0
* Factory reset, phone code off: 18*0
* Master reset: 18*1
* Full phone reset: 54*18*1
* Select 900/1800: 10*0*6
* Model: 32*279*1*0*8
* Flex version: 32*383*1*0*0
* Hard reset MPx200 - blue button + power on
NOKIA
* Code reset (6230): *#7370925538#
* Sim clock: *#746025625# [*#sim0clock#]
* Waranty: *#92702689# [*#war0anty#]
NOKIA 5110/5120/5130/5190
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
* Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
*
* Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
* Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
*
* Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+1
* Network lock status #pw+1234567890+2
* Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+3
* SimCard lock status: #pw+1234567890+4
NOKIA 6110/6120/6130/6150/6190
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
* Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
*
* Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
* Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
NOKIA 3110
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 # or * # 9 9 9 9 # or * # 3 1 1 0 #
* Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
PANASONIC
* Master reset (user data, user code) A100, A101, A102, G50, G51, G70, GD55, ...: *01763*737381#
* Menu: *369#(*)
* Lock menu: 746 menu, menu
* 5 sec after power on - SW version (GD75, GD67, GD87..): *#9999#
PHILIPS
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Simlock info: * # 8 3 7 7 #
* Security code: * # 1 2 3 4 # (Fizz) or * # 7 4 8 9 #
* 630 without SIM (erase flash): #20021208#
* RSAV DONE: *#7728*#
* Reboot: *#3849*#
* Reboot: *#3851*#
* Philips 568 reset: *01763*737381#
PANTECH
* Master reset (user data, user code) without SIM: *01763*737381#
* SW version: *01763*8371#
* Unlock: *01763*6371#
* Menu: *01763*3641#
PANTECH HX-550C
* Full reset (phone code reset): ##03*934#9367*192#397#7412569746 PWR,
After reset: ##27732726 PWR and select "with sim"
SAMSUNG
* Full E2P reset: *2767*3855#
* [url=]custom[/url] E2P reset: *2767*2878#
* Unlock: #*7337#
* Unlock: *2767*688#
* Contrast: *#0523#
* Service Menu (X100): *#8999*8378#
SAMSUNG SGH600/2100DB
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: * # 9 9 9 9 # albo * # 0 8 3 7 #
* Net Monitor: * # 0 3 2 4 #
* Chaning LCD contrast: * # 0 5 2 3 #
*
* Memory info: * # 0 3 7 7 # albo * # 0 2 4 6 #
*
* Reset pamieci (SIMLOCK`a removing!!!): *2767*3855#
* Reset pamieci CUSTOM: *2767*2878#
* Battery state: * # 9 9 9 8 * 2 2 8 #
* Alarm beeper: *#9998*289#
* Vibra test: *#9998*842#
SIEMENS C25
* IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
* Software version: put off sim card and enter: * # 0 6 # and press LONG KEY
* Bunus screen: in phone booke: + 1 2 0 2 2 2 4 3 1 2 1
* Net Monitor (S4 Power): Menu 9 8, left SoftKey, 7 6 8 4 6 6 6, Red phone, Menu 5 6
SONY ERICSSON
* Service menu: > * < < * < *
* Lock menu: < * * <
VK MOBILE
* SW version: *#79#
* Hold menu: *#85*364# (*)
* Without SIM (VG107): 855855#
* Hold: 85558555#(*)
* Hold (VG207): 4268#(*)
VOXTEL
* Master code: 0124
* Hold menu: (ST11, SC10, V100 without SIM)0718#(*)
* Hold show code (ST11, SC10 without SIM): 4268#(*)
* Hold menu (V50, RX100 without SIM): *789(#) Follow @aleemxp
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How To Run Multiple Instances of Google Talk
How To Run Multiple Instances of Google Talk
1) Right-click on the desktop2) Select New
3) Select Shortcut
4) Paste this into the text box: "c:\program files\google\google talk\googletalk.exe" /nomutex
5) Click Next and choose a shortcut name such as Google Talk1, Google Talk2, or something related to your Gmail account for easy remembering which account is which.
6) Click OK a few times, you're DONE ! Follow @aleemxp
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Installing XP After Vista DUAL BOOT
Installing XP After Vista DUAL BOOT
Hello To all ,
i was just thinking that many users are trying to install XP after they installed Vista,but both OS dont detect each other in dual boot,
so here is a Tutorial to do so,
Conditions: you have installed Vista and now you want Xp in the second boot, and when you do so , your Vista isnt detected anymore, so now you either format your Drives and install again, or you repair Vista and thats ok,
But you can run both in Dual boot without formatting,
As vista is installed, you install Windows Xp in X:> (X is the drive of your Choice) (may be D: , E: etc)
now your comp. restarts in XP without showing Vista, dont worry just restart your COmp. and boot from VIsta CD/DVD whatever you have, repair your installation and now your VISTA boots up, without Showing Xp, but nothing to worry,
Just Place your Vista DVD/CD int he drive in VISTA and now go to start menu, all programs , accessories , right click on command prompt
and click on run as administrator
now type these commands :
Use Bootsect.exe to restore the Windows Vista MBR and the boot code that transfers control to the Windows Boot Manager program. To do this, type the following command at a command prompt:
Drive:\boot\ Bootsect.exe –NT60 All
In this command, Drive is the drive where the Windows Vista installation media is located.
Use Bcdedit.exe to manually create an entry in the BCD Boot.ini file for the earlier version of the Windows operating system. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt.
Note In these commands, Drive is the drive where Windows Vista is installed.
Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –create {ntldr} –d “Description for earlier Windows version”
Note In this command, Description for earlier Windows version can be any text that you want. For example, Description for earlier Windows version can be "Windows XP” or “Windows Server 2003." Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –set {ntldr} device partition=x:
Note In this command, x: is the drive letter for the active partition.
Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –set {ntldr} path \ntldrDrive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –displayorder {ntldr} –addlast
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Hello To all ,
i was just thinking that many users are trying to install XP after they installed Vista,but both OS dont detect each other in dual boot,
so here is a Tutorial to do so,
Conditions: you have installed Vista and now you want Xp in the second boot, and when you do so , your Vista isnt detected anymore, so now you either format your Drives and install again, or you repair Vista and thats ok,
But you can run both in Dual boot without formatting,
As vista is installed, you install Windows Xp in X:> (X is the drive of your Choice) (may be D: , E: etc)
now your comp. restarts in XP without showing Vista, dont worry just restart your COmp. and boot from VIsta CD/DVD whatever you have, repair your installation and now your VISTA boots up, without Showing Xp, but nothing to worry,
Just Place your Vista DVD/CD int he drive in VISTA and now go to start menu, all programs , accessories , right click on command prompt
and click on run as administrator
now type these commands :
Use Bootsect.exe to restore the Windows Vista MBR and the boot code that transfers control to the Windows Boot Manager program. To do this, type the following command at a command prompt:
Drive:\boot\ Bootsect.exe –NT60 All
In this command, Drive is the drive where the Windows Vista installation media is located.
Use Bcdedit.exe to manually create an entry in the BCD Boot.ini file for the earlier version of the Windows operating system. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt.
Note In these commands, Drive is the drive where Windows Vista is installed.
Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –create {ntldr} –d “Description for earlier Windows version”
Note In this command, Description for earlier Windows version can be any text that you want. For example, Description for earlier Windows version can be "Windows XP” or “Windows Server 2003." Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –set {ntldr} device partition=x:
Note In this command, x: is the drive letter for the active partition.
Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –set {ntldr} path \ntldrDrive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –displayorder {ntldr} –addlast
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Things You Should Consider When Selecting a VoIP Provider
Things You Should Consider When Selecting a VoIP Provider
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The following are very important factors to consider when you are selecting a VoIP provider. Educate yourself and be informed before you choose.
Monthly costs:
A VoIP provider can save you up to 75% on your telephone/long distance expenses. There are many VoIP providers out there so it will benefit you from shopping around. Unlimited calling packages can range from $19.95/month to as high as $54.95/month. Usually the lower priced providers have more customers and are able to offer the service at a lower price due to a lower overhead per subscriber.
VoIP Product Features:
Not all VoIP providers are created equal. VoIP offers a great value to the consumers because of the drastically reduced long distance costs as well as inexpensive local phone service with lots of enhanced features. Some providers offer more features than others. Features like Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, etc. are usually included in the VoIP monthly cost where as the traditional phone companies will charge up to and above $5/month per feature. When shopping for a VoIP provider, be sure to compare VoIP providers by features as well as by monthly price.
Keeping Your Number:
Some providers allow you to transfer (port) your current phone number to the VoIP service and some providers do not. It is not recommended to switch your home number to the VoIP service immediately. It is recommended that you try out the service and see if you are satisfied before you request that your current number be switched. Keep in mind that if you have DSL service, you must retain a phone number with the service provider of the DSL because the DSL service is provided over that telephone line. If you want to get rid of your current phone company all together, then we suggest you use a Cable Internet Service Provider.
911 Service:
Most of the VoIP carriers offer E911 service, but not all. Be sure to check if the VoIP provider offers E911 because it is not a given. If the VoIP provider does not offer E911, then we suggest that you either have a cell phone or traditional landline to use in case of an emergency. (Note: It is also important to point out that if you take your VoIP phone when traveling, E911 has no way of knowing where you are when you call 911 if you are away from the registered address.)
International Calling:
If you make a lot of international calls, you will want to do a lot of research on International Rates as they vary by provider. There are a few carriers that offer unlimited calling to certain countries.
Money Back Guarantee:
Since VoIP is a relatively new product; most all VoIP providers will offer a free money back guarantee. Be sure to check with each provider as we have seen the money back guarantees range from a 14-day to a 30-day money back guarantee. (Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging that your equipment came in just in case you need to send it back)
This is only a short list. In fact, there are many things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. An educated consumer generally results in a satisfied consumer.
Chris Landry is the foremost authority on residential and small business VoIP providers. Chris is the founder of http://www.VoIPChoices.com. Chris has prequalified several high-quality VoIP providers and compares them by price and features at www.VoIPChoices.com. Chris can be reach via email at Chris@VoIPChoices.com or via telephone at (888) NEED-VOIP.
Monthly costs:
A VoIP provider can save you up to 75% on your telephone/long distance expenses. There are many VoIP providers out there so it will benefit you from shopping around. Unlimited calling packages can range from $19.95/month to as high as $54.95/month. Usually the lower priced providers have more customers and are able to offer the service at a lower price due to a lower overhead per subscriber.
VoIP Product Features:
Not all VoIP providers are created equal. VoIP offers a great value to the consumers because of the drastically reduced long distance costs as well as inexpensive local phone service with lots of enhanced features. Some providers offer more features than others. Features like Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, etc. are usually included in the VoIP monthly cost where as the traditional phone companies will charge up to and above $5/month per feature. When shopping for a VoIP provider, be sure to compare VoIP providers by features as well as by monthly price.
Keeping Your Number:
Some providers allow you to transfer (port) your current phone number to the VoIP service and some providers do not. It is not recommended to switch your home number to the VoIP service immediately. It is recommended that you try out the service and see if you are satisfied before you request that your current number be switched. Keep in mind that if you have DSL service, you must retain a phone number with the service provider of the DSL because the DSL service is provided over that telephone line. If you want to get rid of your current phone company all together, then we suggest you use a Cable Internet Service Provider.
911 Service:
Most of the VoIP carriers offer E911 service, but not all. Be sure to check if the VoIP provider offers E911 because it is not a given. If the VoIP provider does not offer E911, then we suggest that you either have a cell phone or traditional landline to use in case of an emergency. (Note: It is also important to point out that if you take your VoIP phone when traveling, E911 has no way of knowing where you are when you call 911 if you are away from the registered address.)
International Calling:
If you make a lot of international calls, you will want to do a lot of research on International Rates as they vary by provider. There are a few carriers that offer unlimited calling to certain countries.
Money Back Guarantee:
Since VoIP is a relatively new product; most all VoIP providers will offer a free money back guarantee. Be sure to check with each provider as we have seen the money back guarantees range from a 14-day to a 30-day money back guarantee. (Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging that your equipment came in just in case you need to send it back)
This is only a short list. In fact, there are many things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. An educated consumer generally results in a satisfied consumer.
Chris Landry is the foremost authority on residential and small business VoIP providers. Chris is the founder of http://www.VoIPChoices.com. Chris has prequalified several high-quality VoIP providers and compares them by price and features at www.VoIPChoices.com. Chris can be reach via email at Chris@VoIPChoices.com or via telephone at (888) NEED-VOIP.
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Multilogin in Yahoo! without any Software
Multilogin in Yahoo! without any Software.
Here is my tutorial for mutli-yahoo without any software
Multilogin in Yahoo! without any Software.
You can login with multiple id's on the same yahoo messenger without any download or patch .
Follow this steps
1. Go to Start then Run . Type regedit, then enter .
2.Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER then Software then yahoo then pagerthenTest
3.On the right pane , right-click and choose new Dword value .
4.Rename it as Plural.
5.Double click and assign a decimal value of 1.
Now open as many yahoo-messengers. Follow @aleemxp
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VOIP -->>A Basic, Basic Intro about VOIP!!!
VOIP -->>A Basic, Basic Intro about VOIP!!!
VOIP: A Basic, Basic Intro
What is it?
Most people are familiar w/ NetMeeting and other software that let you talk to others over the internet. VOIP is similar. However, it also uses your phone - the interface we're all familiar with.
Instead of connecting your phone to the wall, you connect it to a box either the VOIP company provides or you buy on your own. This is the modem. You need highspeed/broadband internet for this. Your modem plugs into your cable/dsl modem and now it can 'talk' btwn your phone and the internet.
Your phone lines already do pretty much what VOIP does, just w/ different/older technology (well, some of it's new w/ optics and such, but...).
How hard is it to setup?
It's actually very easy. Assuming you have the company send you a modem or you buy a kit at the store, you simply plug the modem btwn your current cable/dsl modem and your computer (e.g., the out from your cable modem now goes to the new box and the out from that to your computer). It also has a phone jack for your regular phone.
Once it is on, it will boot up and configure itself.
What are the benefits?
There are many benefits depending on the company you go w/, but here are a few I have (all of these are free w/ the monthly fee- $14.99 for my setup):
1. Features like caller id, call waiting, call waiting caller id, call forwarding, etc.
2. Voicemail
3. Email alerts for new voicemail.
4. Web access to voicemail - you can play your messages on your computer.
5. Auto-forward - if the phone is ever down or isn't answered, it's auto-routed to another number
6. Online management of all features, settings, account, etc.
7. Computer dialing - highlight any number on your computer, hit F6 and it sets up the call from your phone to theirs - very convinient!
8. Keep your regular phone (you don't need a voip phone)
There are some other cool features available for extra $ like the softphone which lets you use your computer as a phone w/o the modem - this means you can take your laptop w/ you wherever and you have your phone w/ the same phone number everywhere too (you can do this w/o the softphone, but you have to take your VOIP modem around w/ you - not bad if you're going somewhere for a longer trip).
Another really cool thing is the virtual phone numbers. You can get extra numbers that ring the same phone, but they are local numbers to any area code you want. So if I live in Dallas and have family in New York, I can get a local phone number here and there. That way my family in New York can call a local number (free) and talk to me! Vonage charges $4.99/month for that. I'm not sure about the others.
And the biggest benefit - IT'S CHEAP! I pay $14.99 plus some tax and such, but not the ump-teen taxes, charges, fees, etc. like the phone company charges.
Also, if you do a little research/reading, you can set it up to where every phone jack in your house is wired for VOIP. It's little more than plugging the output of your VOIP modem into the wall jack you already have. Very little more.
Bottom Line
You get lots of good, free features and options for doing/managing a lot more including a lot over the web and it's SO much cheaper (at least it is for me!). Being the 'average guy' I am, I don't really use all the features. Fortunately, it's pretty much a 'set it up and forget about it' type thing except that I save $40+/month w/ it!
I use Vonage b/c that's what I was told about first and it was one of the first. There are others and I'm sure they have their strengths, but Vonage has the cheapest base option at the time I did my research.
Bear Cahill is a software engineer in the Dallas, TX area and runs a few websites: The Armchair Geek (thearmchairgeek.com), Webpage Hosting Info (webpagehostinginfo.com), Go To College Online (gotocollegeonline.com) and The Video Exchange Community (videoexchange.org) Follow @aleemxp
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How VoIP Works -- Busting Out of Long Distance Rates
How VoIP Works -- Busting Out of Long Distance Rates
VoIP is the newest advancement in audio communications technology, and has a variety of different applications that make it useful. VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, and how VoIP works is actually quite revolutionary because it streamlines the process of sending analog audio signals by converting them to a much easier to send digital form for transmission.
To understand how VoIP works, you'll need to understand the basic concept behind regular analog audio communication as well, since this is the precursor for VoIP. Analog phone calls are actually made via fiber optic networks by digitizing your voice communications for sending the signal across thousands of miles, but once it gets to the final destination (a home or office phone, for instance), the signal is once again converted to analog.
During these calls, the switches remain open even while there is dead air and no conversation is taking place; the circuit is also open in both directions even when only one party is talking and the other is listening. This isn't terribly efficient, and slows down the communication of information considerably.
Packet switching streamlines VoIP
VoIP works on a different premise -- rather than circuit switching, data packet switching sends and receives information only when you need it instead of in a constant stream. It also sends the information packets along whatever open channels are available rather than a dedicated line, which is much more efficient. The information is simply reassembled at the source.
The payload of each packet has a destination coded into it determining the ultimate destination. When the computer at the other end receives all of these packets, it will reassemble the information into useable form. This form of sending audio data is extremely efficient because it always takes the cheapest route that is also the least congested.
The compression of information and use of multiple routes in order to send that information over the most efficient route makes sending audio over packet switching quicker, much less expensive and more efficient. The number of calls that can be sent is orders of magnitude higher than it was with the more traditional analog circuit switching systems.
For companies, the savings in long distance charges can be in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year. If companies also make extensive conference calls, VoIP makes even more sense when combined with conferencing options such as document sharing in systems offered by companies like Voxwire and iVocalize.
Different types of VoIP calling are available
- The most commonly used VoIP system is from one computer to another. To set up this type of service, you will need to have a sound card installed in both computers along with microphones and Internet connections. For practical purposes, you'll want a broadband connection or DSL -- a dial-up modem will be so slow the sound quality just won't be that good. Aside from that, all you need is a software package that can set you up with everything you need to use VoIP to make phone calls to whomever is also set up with the same system.
- You can also invest in IP phones if you want something that looks just like your standard analog telephones but with VoIP connectability. These simply replace the old-style RJ-11 connectors with Ethernet connectors (RJ-45). Hardware such as routers and the needed software are built right in.
- Analog telephone adaptors (ATA) enable you to connect a standard telephone to your computer Internet connection in order to take advantage of VoIP options. ATA converts analog signals to digital so that it can be transmitted properly via the Internet.
- The newest option on the market is the Wi-Fi phone, which uses short-distance Internet transmission of VoIP to replace cell phones calls. Wi-Fi broadcasts over the radio spectrum to cover short range areas for users in certain areas, and these "hot spots" have popped up across the U.S.
VoIP saves you money on long distance
There's no by-the-minute charges with VoIP, no set-up fees, and no "time of day" or overages. That's the great thing about VoIP plans. You just pay a monthly fee and get to make all the calls you want over your computer for one monthly fee. It's so simple and elegant, and it's the solution that everyone's been wanting and waiting for far too long.
You don't have to wait for a certain time of day of day of the week to make telephone calls with VoIP. There's also the advantage of being able to use your VoIP connection from anywhere -- remember, you're not tied to a phone jack to use your number, but an Internet connection, so you can call from anywhere with many calling plans.
Some of the companies that offer excellent VoIP plans with unlimited calling are listed below with their most popular options:
- Vonage currently offers a $24.95 per month unlimited VoIP package to anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. It includes voicemail, call forwarding, three way calling, call waiting and caller ID.
- Packet 8 can provide unlimited VoIP for $19.95 a month in the U.S. and Canada with a variety of features like call waiting and three-way calling, and can also give you video phone service for about $29.95 per month.
- AT&T's CallVantage provides the usual U.S. and Canada broadband calling with voicemail, call waiting, etc. along with email, a call log and a 'do not disturb' option, all for $29.99 a month. You also get to keep your phone number for life, no matter where you go -- a great feature for some who move around a lot.
VoIP in web conferencing packages
VoIP is used in almost all web conferencing services as an alternative to standard conference calls, and looking into these packages will give you an idea of some ways to combine VoIP with extras such as white boards, document sharing and video. For less expensive options, many companies can provide strictly audio VoIP conference calls combined with text messaging and document sharing without video.
Some companies that offer VoIP in web conferencing packages separate from video conferencing are:
- Voxwire offers voice communication with features like auto-queue, mute options, individual speaker adjustments and moderator controls along with a "follow me" browser system so that all participants can view a shared desktop. Two persons can use VoIP for $9.95 a month, or up to ten in a conference environment for $29.95 per month.
- VoiceCafé provides similar services with a wide range of options that vary from packages with VoIP capability for five people at a time on a conference call to up to 500 in one conference call, all for a flat monthly fee. The prices vary depending upon what package you choose, and there are several.
- iVocalize offers VoIP along with Internet conferencing options like PowerPoint presentation capabilities and presentation recording for future playback. They also provide optional Unicode translation in thirteen languages. The most basic VoIP package begins at $10.00 a month with a prices going up incrementally depending upon your needs and how many will be involved in your conference calls.
And with the greater portability of soft phone options built into laptops and the use of ATA phone adapters, the use of VoIP in the average home will arrive sooner rather than later.
This article on the "How VoIP Works" reprinted with permission.
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