Other VOIP Providers

Your Internet Service Provider may also offer VOIP service but these are regulated as a utility and charge huge fees and taxes making them prohibitively expensive. The advantage of a utility is there is always someone to complain to when it does not work. Magic Jack is a VOIP service that uses a small device to…

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Skype

Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. First released in 2003 written by Estonian developers Ahti Heinla, Priit Kasesalu, and Jaan Tallinn, who had also originally developed Kazaa. Since 2003 it has become a very popular application with 600 million users world wide. It 2011 it was purchase be Microsoft for $8.5 billion….

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Draggable Directions in Google Maps

Google Maps makes it easy to customize your route with draggable driving, walking, and biking directions if you want to go a different way than suggested.

Google Maps

Use Google Maps to find an address and get directions. Learn the basics of how to use Google maps so that you can take advantage of this useful tool. Basics Learn more about Google Maps  

Embedding Custom Maps

Publish local searches, directions, and custom maps on your own web site. Share content directly from Google Maps with ease.

Google Street View

One of the awesome features of Google Maps is Street View. Search for the location that you want to view. Click on the locations bubble and along with the description you should see a thumbnail photo of the location. Click on the thumbnail and you will see the full-size picture of it. Street View is…

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Create Custom Google Maps

Take car, bicycle, or walking trip suggestions and add them to a custom map. See how to best navigate between places on your map with only a few clicks

Drawing Lines and Shapes In Google Maps

Make areas on a custom map stand out with lines and shapes. Change the color, line width, and transparency to organize and present information on your map.