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The Art of Online Conversation

Are you afraid of that little box at the bottom right side of your Facebook screen? You're probably not alone. That box is called Facebook Chat. Released in April, it offers Facebook members the option to see which of their friends ...READ»

Finding the Right IM App for My Smartphone

I own a Tmobile MDA, and I was none too pleased with the OZ IM software that came preinstalled on the device. I upgraded to the MDA from a Sidekick II not too long after its initial release. I wanted the services that I got on the ...READ»

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Instant SOS!

Here are two free programs that let you deliver an instant SOS.READ»

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Plug-In to Chat

What you should download to chat online.READ»

Umm... Ever Heard of Compatibility?

I just discovered the most asinine thing (and yes, I decided to share, for that is the true prerogative of a blogger, no?). Working on a Mac, I can't access AOL Instant Messenger's "Express" Web-based service or Netscape's Web email ...READ»

Home Office - Day 2

Most people fear that they will be lazy if they work at home. I had quite a surprising reaction: I had more discipline. I think I'm acting more like a workaholic than I ever did in an office. When I was sick, I used to come to the ...READ»

Famous? Original?

For lunch, I ran out for a couple of slices of pepperoni pizza. I've not had a craving so strong in quite some time, so I had to act on the urge. My quick walk in search of pizza took me to Famous Original Ray's Pizza, and on my way ...READ»

Remember Netiquette? Now There's Chatiquette!

Etiquette Rules for Online ChatREAD»

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It's Real Time to Talk

You use email to send messages and Web pages to share information. But to swap ideas with colleagues or provide service to customers, you may need real-time chat. Let your fingers do the talking!READ»

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Will Video Tweets Finally Put Our Webcams to Use?

Almost any computer on sale today will come with an embedded Webcam. But how many of us actually use them? New services that enable video tweets on Twitter might be the democratizing force that drags Webcam use--and by extension, ...READ»

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News: Flash

A flash-based iPod and a mini Mac were the big news at this morning's annual MacWorld conference (chronicled minute-by-minute by Engaget). Accompanied by pop star and Esquire columnist John Mayer, Apple CEO Steve Jobs discussed a ...READ»