I’m a frequent Microsoft Outlook (currently using 2007) user and have been for many years. I just can’t see to get away from it, and I’m yet to find anything that comes close to it. One thing that keeps me is that I can sync my phone with it, which in turns syncs with my Google Calendar.
Up until today, I’ve always looked at the little phone button on the toolbar and wondered how that works. Well, it’s a lot simpler then I though. I just had to plug a modem in to the phone line, and hit the button and it makes a call. How awesome is that!?!?! Now I can call anyone in my contact list with the hit of a button, instead of reading it and then keying it into my phone, then pick up my phone. Oh, and the best part about it is that this works over my VoIP line. Free calls and lazy dialing!! 
That’s awesome, I am trying to do the same thing. I am not familiar with modems. What kind do I need? Thanks a lot.
Also, is there a more advanced phone plugin for outlook that can transer, conference etc?
Thanks again,
Will
Hi Will, I’m just using a standard internal 56k modem and connected it to my phone line as you would normally do.
I’m not sure about a more advance plugin, I don’t have the need for transferring or conference calls, but still, it would be interesting to know.