There are an abundance of software programs available that utilize your computer and make handling your group and individual communication needs a snap. Software authors are continually creating new applications making communicating easier and more efficient. The programs cover an assortment of communication forms. You may be familiar with some of the features these programs offer, but I m sure there are characteristics you are not aware of. Most fax programs integrate with the printing functions on your computer allowing you to send documents right from an application in the form of a fax with a simple mouse click.
Some programs offer the ability to use a scanner to copy and then fax documents.
Others let you design your own faxes and add graphics giving them a special look. Given the busy schedules many of us have, we don t need to be bothered or are too busy to answer the phone when it rings. That is where Caller ID comes into play. There are excellent tools for expanding the functions of the Caller ID service. Some combine answering machine features with the Caller ID to play specific messages for pre-selected numbers.