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Let's Surf the Web Together

The Internet is supposed to be all about community. But visiting sites has been a solitary pursuit -- until now. New browser tools allow "tour leaders" to take groups to interesting sites and let users create "trails" to track their journey.READ»

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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»

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The New Open-Door Policy

Instant messaging is a great tool for staying in touch with customers. Here's how to balance IM openness with productivity.READ»

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OMG! EnerNOC Brings Instant Messaging to the Smart Grid

You know instant messaging has reached a tipping point when appliances get it on the action. Smart grid software company EnerNOC is bringing instant messaging to air conditioners with PowerTalk, a system that uses the XMPP protocol ...READ»

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IM Pay

Recent research indicates that instant messaging is slowly growing in use within companies, with 21% of those surveyed indicating that they use IM at work. Respondents were torn between whether the tool is a solid tool for the ...READ»

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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»

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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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The New Culture of Gaming

We've come a long way since the Persians first played checkers, reportedly the world's oldest game, some 5,000 years ago. The first major shift in gaming came with the introduction of electronics, which is credited to William ...READ»

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The Art of Multitasking

Feeling overworked? Overwhelmed? The dirty little secret of the slow-growth economy is that most of us are busier than ever: We're doing our jobs, plus the jobs of one or two gone-but-not-replaced colleagues -- and doing it all with less support. How do we manage to stay sane in the face of such crazy demands? Action item number one: Follow the savvy, reality-tested advice of some of the most effective executives we know. It's all in our ultimate guide to successful multitasking.READ»

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RegCure

Lost or forgot regcure 7 password? Recover your password with the All-in-One Password Recovery Solutions Bundle! Life is so busy that we often forget the passwords like regcure, our FDF, office, Outlook password, Internet password ...READ»

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IM Here

Jupiter Media's Instant Messaging Planet conference will take place Oct. 15-16, 2003 in San Jose, California. The industry forum will gather IM experts and professionals to exchange business ideas, strategies, and instant messaging ...READ»

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AOL's True Believers

Wall Street is down on AOL Time Warner -- and worried about its moguls. Yet deeper in the ranks, a cadre of executives is working hard to bring the troubled colossus to life. Here's how a new cast of players is building the future of the world's biggest media company.READ»

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Instant SOS!

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

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Francis deSouza - Fast 50 2003

GET THE MESSAGE -- INSTANTLYREAD»

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Like a Ruby on Rails

Last week Techcrunch.com reported on the soon to be released Chalk, a "real time collaborative environment thats accessible from any computer in the world." It will include Web 2.0 features like buddy lists, instant messaging, and ...READ»

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XAuth Explained: Solving a Real Social Net Problem You May Never Know You Had

XAuth, the supposed competitor to Facebook Connect that made headlines yesterday, turns out to be less a competitor and more powerful than anyone realized. We spoke to one of its key creators, Seth Sternberg, who's also Meebo's CEO, ...READ»

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The New Road Warrior

Ten apps for your cell phone that let you finally leave your laptop at home.READ»

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3 Cities, 2 Careers, 1 Marriage

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Multi-personality Disorder

People’s personality changes between various telecom platforms. Email, Social Networks, Instant Messenger (IM), SMS text. I see dry email humour, cute SMS messages, cheeky Facebook posts, and nerdish IM abbreviations from people ...READ»

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Google Reportedly Taking Aim at Skype With Voice Calling in Gmail

Google is reportedly testing a Web-based voice calling service, embedded inside Gmail.READ»

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Plug-In to Chat

What you should download to chat online.READ»

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HELLO, DO YOU HAVE THAT REPORT I NEED?

There are some things that should not be put in an email in the workplace. But there isn't a course in college that tells you what to do. Gen-Yers have grown up using IM and email constantly. This means a whole language of ...READ»

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Water Cooler: Fat Talk

The Fast Company roundup of what you'll be talking about this month when you talk about work.READ»

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Connected Work

Moderator Amy Wohl is president of Wohl Associates. Ross Mayfield serves as CEO of Socialtext. John Patrick is president of Attitude LLC. JP Rangaswami works as global CIO for Dresdner, Kleinwort, and Wasserstein. And Peter Quintas ...READ»

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Any Fool Thing

Satirist Scott Ott has an amusing take on the FCC's decision to repeal its ban on AOL incorporating video into its Instant Messenger product and "any other fool thing AOL wants to try."READ»