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How to Set Up Voice and Video in Yahoo! Messenger 10

2010-03-18T15:43:00.002+02:00

"If you’ve upgraded to Yahoo! Messenger 10 or got a new webcam recently, chances are you’ll want to try out the high-quality voice and video call features.

As a first step, we recommend that you complete the “Voice and Video Setup” steps to ensure that your microphone, speakers/headphones, and webcam are working properly.

To get started, click on the Messenger menu and select “Preferences”. When the Preferences window opens, click “Video & Voice” on the left hand menu. This will bring up your options on the right hand side:"

Continue reading : Setting up voice and video in Yahoo! Messenger 10

Posted by Sarah Bacon @ Yahoo! Messenger Blog

Yahsmosis - Yahoo! Chat client

2010-03-18T14:42:00.003+02:00

Yahsmosis is an unofficial Yahoo! Chat client that aims to provide a working source-code and functionality to the AutoIt community and other users with a variety of features.

Yahsmosis Features:

User Groups and per-group settings:
· Group-specific PM's
· Username Wildcard filtering

Filtering:
· Username wildcard matching
· Text phrase matching
· Per-packet scripted filter actions
· Text similarity and timing settings

· Userlist information coloring

3rd-party INF support:
· In-chat Avatar support (YA,YZ,CC,C7,CH,OC)
· Gravatar support
· Userlist icons for 3rd-party chat clients

Basic font and text color formatting:
· Incoming text-fade support (Beta)
· Incoming username-fade support (Beta)

· Chatscreen Zoom
· Minimize/Restore Markers
· Custom emoticons editor
· Login cookie caching support
· CAPTCHA caching
· Mild encryption for saved login information
· Extension support

Download Yahsmosis

NetSaro - Private and Secure Instant Messaging

2010-03-18T14:17:00.002+02:00

NetSaro allows you to create a private and secure instant messaging network, based on client-server architecture.

You can send and receive Message, Voice Message, File or Screenshot or start multi-user Chat Sessions.

System access requires a valid User Name and Password.

You may want to log messages between your users for auditing purposes.

Client user interface integrates smoothly into the desktop.

Download NetSaro Evaluation Version

Password Recovery for MySpaceIM, Digsby and Gizmo 5

2010-03-18T14:05:00.004+02:00

Reactive Software develops and supplies security and recovery solutions. The company recently released password recovery software for MySpaceIM, Digsby and Gizmo 5.

Password Recovery for MySpaceIM encovers saved MySpaceIM passwords (which match your main MySpace passwords). This tool works provided you can login your MySpaceIM without entering the account password.

Download Password Recovery for MySpaceIM

Password Recovery for Digsby is a tool that will find and decrypt Digsby account passwords stored on your computer. This Digsby password recovery tool works if you are able to login to your Digsby account without entering your password (saved password checkbox ticked). Recovery from external Digsby user data files is also possible (explained lower on this page) which means you can copy the profile data from another computer or from a crashed hard drive and rip Digsby passwords from it.

Download Password Recovery for Digsby

Password Recovery for Gizmo5 is a tool that was developed to recover lost or forgotten Gizmo5 password that was saved on your computer using "Remember my name and password" checkbox. This program will recover Gizmo password only if you are able to successfully sign in to Gizmo5 without having to enter your password. Recovery from external files is also possible.

Download Password Recovery for Gizmo5

MSN AddsBlocker - Block Ads in Windows Live Messenger

2010-03-12T12:42:00.000+02:00

Ads are the most annoying things in all messengers especially in Window Live Messenger, whenever you start Windows live Messenger they began to pop up and disturb you during chatting even some of them make strange sounds and noises which is really annoying.

MSN AddsBlocker is a small and easy to use tool that allows you to block or unblock Ads in Windows Live Messenger.

Download MSN AddsBlocker via Softpedia

SkypePhone Manager - Forward Incoming Skype Calls

2010-03-10T14:40:00.000+02:00

SkypePhone Manager is a Windows application which attaches to a running instance of Skype and forwards incoming calls (including SkypeIn calls) to another Skype account, which is usually an account on a SkypePhone.

The application also manages outgoing call forwarding settings, allowing you to make calls and SMS messages from your mobile at SkypeOut rates. You can change (or disable) the number the account forwards to by sending a chat message to the PC Skype account.

Download SkypePhone Manager

FIXITCHAT - Multi-Network Instant Messenger for PC and Mobile

2010-03-04T11:56:00.002+02:00

FIXITCHAT is a new multi-procotol instant messaging client for PCs and Mobile Phones. FIXITCHAT currently supports Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger , MSN, Gadu-Gadu, ICQ, QQ, Live Journal, My Space, Same Time, Facebook, IRC and AIM.

# Chat to your friends anytime anyplace 24/7 without interruptions.
# Video Call your friends in the comfort of your own home.
# Voice Call your friends and family for free.
# Custom status “TELL YOUR FRIENDS HOW YOU REALLY FEEL”
# View your chat history “You will never lose your conversations”
# Add a profile picture.
# Online Safety
# Search Friends
# Send files with a click of a button

Download FIXITCHAT

Skype Now Available for Nokia Smartphones in Ovi Store

2010-03-03T12:53:00.003+02:00

Skype and Nokia today jointly announced the release of Skype for Symbian, a Skype client for Nokia smartphones based on the Symbian platform, the world’s most popular smartphone platform.

Skype for Symbian will allow Nokia smartphone users worldwide to use Skype on the move, over either a WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G). It is now downloadable for free from the Ovi Store, Nokia’s one-stop shop for mobile content.

Skype for Symbian Features:

* Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world*
* Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad.
* Send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups
* Share pictures, videos and other files.
* Receive calls to their existing online number
* See when Skype contacts are online and available to call or IM
* Easily import names and numbers from the phone’s address book

Download Updated Version of Yahoo! Messenger 10 (version 10.0.0.1241)

2010-03-03T12:36:00.004+02:00

Yesterday Yahoo team released an updated version of Yahoo! Messenger 10 (version 10.0.0.1241).

This latest release includes several bug fixes to enhance stability and performance of our new video call feature. Several of the fixes improve video calling on PCs running Windows 7.

Download the latest version of Yahoo! Messenger 10

A Tiny Note - Create Notes from Google Talk

2010-03-02T11:57:00.005+02:00

A Tiny Note allows you to create notes from Google Talk. You can easily do this by adding aTinyNote gtalk bot as your friends in Google Talk. Whenever you have a conversation using Google's chat functionality the content will be categorized for ulterior reference.

Just add atinynote@appspot.com as your contact and you are all set.

You can use hashtags to categorize your notes, like this: #tag1 #tag2 #tag3. Separate each tag with a space.

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Skype Lite and Skype for Windows Mobile Are No Longer Available

2010-03-01T14:53:00.004+02:00

"Skype has removed the download links for Skype and Skype Lite for Windows Mobile devices. If you've already got Skype loaded up on your phone or PDA, you can keep using it. But according to Skype's FAQ, the company felt the Windows Mobile version was "not offering the best possible Skype experience."

Of course, pulling the software altogether instead of working furiously to provide an awesome update isn't necessarily the approach I would have taken..."

Continue reading : Skype kills off its Windows Mobile client... for now

Posted by Brad Linder @ Downloadsquad

Simple Network Chat - Local Network Chat Application

2010-02-26T13:44:00.004+02:00

Simple Network Chat is a a basic little local network chat tool that communicates via shared folders.

Designed for use in homes when there are lots of different computers and possibly not internet on some. Can be run on startup in a minimized system tray state.

Simple Network Chat Features :

-Upload/Download files between computers
-New message notifications
-Downloaded file previews
-Multiple chat sessions simultaneously
-Save chat as txt
-Print chat
-Run in system tray
-Not as risky as internet im's

Download Simple Network Chat ~ Softpedia Mirror

SX for Skype - Secure your Skype

2010-02-26T13:24:00.003+02:00

SX for Skype is an innovative security product that will offer you the possibility to record all your Skype calls and messages, thus keeping you safe.

SX for Skype Features:

Content filtering:
· Filters and blocks inappropriate content in messages
· Easy configuration with four filtering levels

Phishing/Spam protection:
· Block spammers and scammers from contacting you
· Filters out annoying and potentially dangerous messages and calls

Call and messages archive:
· Full call recording in MP3 format
· Plug & Play, no configuration is required

Download SX for Skype via download.com

Video : How to use MSN, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger on the Nokia N900

2010-02-24T10:50:00.001+02:00

Officially, the N900 has built-in support for instant messaging and VOIP through Skype, Google Talk, Jabber/Facebook, Ovi and SIP.

Unofficially, it's very very easy to add support for even more messenger standards: MSN / Live (Haze), Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, Gadu Gadu, GroupWise, QQ, Sametime.

This video goes through the entire process of adding support for these additional standards by installing a special app. After you've installed the app, the N900's built-in messaging and calling systems will include all of these additional standards.

Windows Live Messenger 2010 Leaked Screenshots

2010-02-23T10:02:00.002+02:00

"Development of Windows Live Wave 4 is in full swing as Microsoft prepares the next versions of its consumer software and service offerings. With Windows Live Messenger apparently having reached milestone 3, screenshots have started appearing on the web showing its improved interface and new social features.

Following the first images back in December last year, more appeared in January and then just a couple of days ago the most recent screenshot surfaced. Now even more screenshots have been spotted by LiveSide, posted at cnBeta.com, which reveal additional features that should make their way into Windows Live Messenger version 15 - also know as version 2010."

Continue reading : More Windows Live Messenger 2010 screenshots leaked

Posted @ Neowin

Download WLM 2010 Emoticon Pack

2010-02-22T12:32:00.003+02:00

"As recently showcased by Group Program Manager for Social Networking Jeff Kunins in the Inside Windows Live blog, Messenger 2010 will get a new set of emoticons. These will be introduced throughout Windows Live, so you can use them in Live Writer as well as Hotmail and the other applications. Today the full set has been unveiled by the Chinese news sites cnbeta.com and LiveSino.net.

You don’t want to wait until Windows Live 2010 (Wave 4) is released? There is a way how you can use the new emoticons right now. Here is how it works..."

Continue reading : Messenger 2010: Get the new emoticons now!

Posted @ mynetx

Emoticon Status Generator - Make a Status for Yahoo Messenger 9 / 10 from Emoticons

2010-02-22T11:16:00.003+02:00

Emoticon Status Generator is a small tool that allows you to make your Yahoo! Messenger status entirely from emoticons. Select the desired emoticon from the right panel and click on an emoticon from the left panel to change it to the selected one.

Version 3.2 has this new features : fill the workspace with the desired emoticon, select an “eraser” emoticon (double-click an emoticon from the workspace to “erase” it), save the generated Emoticon Status as an image...

Download Emoticon Status Generator

Jabbin - Opensource Instant Messenger With VoIP and Social Networking

2010-02-22T10:39:00.004+02:00

Jabbin is a new social application that combines VoIP, Instant Messaging and Social Networking. The platform is available on mobile, web and desktop and aims to unify your digital lifestyle organizing all your IM and Social Network profiles in one place.

An account with Jabbin is required to use the Instant Messenger. Once logged in, head over to the Accounts tab to connect different IM services with this application. You could import all your IM accounts (MSN, Yahoo, Facebook, AIM, ICQ, Gtalk and more) and add your Social Networks profiles (Twitter, Youtube, Flickr …).

Jabbin Features:

Free Pc to Pc calls, Instant Messaging, Update your Status, Phonebook, Phone calls, Social Networks, Emoticons, Ringtones...

Download Jabbin

RSS.IM - Get Your RSS As Instant Message in Google Talk or Jabber

2010-02-19T12:12:00.007+02:00

RSS.IM allows you to read feeds through the messaging client that you use the most.

The service will push your RSS feeds as an instant message via Google Talk or a Jabber/XMPP client. Rather than setting this up for individual feeds, you can create a folder of feeds you want to follow on Google Reader and use the RSS URL of that folder, much more convenient.

On the site you are provided with the option to individualize these feeds that you would like to follow one by one, and then provide the address of your IM provider. By complying with these two simple steps you will start receiving notifications in your client. You can also add a chat buddy bot@rss.im and send it an address of the feed or the website you'd like to subscribe to.

Facebook Chat Now Supports XMPP

2010-02-19T11:58:00.002+02:00

Facebook officially announced that its chat feature supports XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol), an open source instant messaging standard. It means that some multiple service instant messaging client like Adium, iChat, or Pidgin can be logged in with Facebook Account to chat with your friends on Facebook. Official full support already available for AIM and Meebo (multi-protocol web messenger).

Simply connect your Facebook account with the instant messaging client of your choice and start chatting. You will not need to stay logged in to Facebook.com to continue to access your Facebook friends. To get started chatting, visit the Facebook Chat section of the site tour for instructions on how to connect and for examples of instant messaging clients you can connect with.

Skype for BlackBerry Coming to Verizon Customers

2010-02-18T16:28:00.004+02:00

Skype has joined forces with Verizon Wireless, the largest and most reliable mobile network in the US.

From March, you’ll be able to get Skype on a wide range of Verizon Wireless phones, including BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2 9550, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, 8830 World Edition and Tour 9630 smartphones, as well as DROID by Motorola, DROID ERIS by HTC and Motorola DEVOUR. I know that many of you have been waiting for these apps, particularly those for BlackBerry and Android, and it’s great that we’re now able to offer them to people across the US.

Continue reading : Skype + Verizon Wireless join forces - BlackBerry and Android apps coming to US in March

Posted @ Peter ParkesSkype Blog

Meebo Releases A Native IM App for iPhone and iPod Touch

2010-02-17T13:14:00.004+02:00

Meebo team have recently released a native IM app for iPhone and iPod touch users. The new Meebo app provides a native iPhone application with support for over 100 IM networks through the Meebo service.

The Meebo app also includes push notifications, support for multiple conversations, landscape keyboard support, searchable chat history and an integrated buddy list.

Chat history is synchronized between the iPhone and the meebo.com web-based chat service, and users can seamlessly switch between the web-based chat and the iPhone app in the same chat session.

Meebo requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later and is available from the App Store as a free download.

Mood Factory - Create Impressive Mood Messages for your Skype Profile

2010-02-16T13:00:00.005+02:00

Mood Factory is a small tool that allows you tocreate impressive mood messages for your Skype profile.

# Insert link feature: show hyperlink with alternative text.
# Get button: retrieve already written mood message.
# Connectivity status indicator.
# Large font size.
# Select text you want to edit and press formating button - text will be automatically inserted into code.
# Automatic reconnection: program will automatically connect to Skype, when connection will be possible.

Download Mood Factory

How to Configure Messenger Plus! to Log Your Conversations

2010-02-16T12:50:00.004+02:00

The chat history in Windows Live Messenger cannot contain an unlimited amount of messages. When it is full, you will see a notification like the following one:

There are two possibilities to avoid losing messages.

Firstly, you can choose to have your old messages archived in a separate log file.

Secondly, you can always switch over to the chat history logger integrated into Messenger Plus!. It will archive your messages on a monthly basis, so your log files can never grow too much...

Continue reading : Messenger: Is your chat history full?

Posted @ mynetx

EmoticonMadeEasy - Backup WLM Emotions and Import Yahoo Smileys

2010-02-15T11:12:00.002+02:00

EmoticonMadeEasy is a program that allows you to backup your MSN icons, import/export emoticons, import Yahoo Smileys, import images or icons from local machine and convert them into MSN emoticons, and share your emoticons between computers or accounts, or share with your friends.

You can export MSN emoticons on a computer to a single file and then import the file into MSN Messenger on the other computers. Also, you can import Yahoo Smileys into your MSN messenger.

Download EmoticonMadeEasy