X at top right = JD task manager, google and download the .cab installer. Useful but uses more resources than others.
Cleartype in landscape = simple registry fix, no issues that I know of. Like miami's hinting, google is your friend.
Dunno off the top of my head, I don't use calendar much, but if the default calendar app doesn't work you can try nuevasync. It's a free service that doesn't require installing anything.
Quick google found this solution for automatic call recording.
http://www.xtkit.com/archives/57