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Alleged Facebook Dislike Button is Actually Spam

Wednesday December 16, 2009

From the 'Not Again' files, a new Facebook application was widely distributed this afternoon, alleging the addition of a dislike button for Facebook statuses and wall comments. 

When users join the group and go through the five-point installation directions, Facebook users open their friends to exposure to spam as the Dislike Button campaign is planted on your Facebook profile.

In reality, if a dislike button was actually added to Facebook, it wouldn't be distributed or require a download, like Facebook Chat.  Be informed and inform others.

How to Make Money on Twitter and Not Annoy Your Followers

Tuesday December 15, 2009

Looking to join the world of marketing and money making on Twitter? Ad.ly, a new application, claims to allow Twitter users to make money like celebrities Kim Kardashian, Stephen Colbert and Dr. Drew. 

But, perhaps Ad.ly's biggest draw is its single advertisement per day, which could yield big bucks monetizing Twitter  without annoying your friends.

Top 5 Twitter Etiquette Tips

Monday December 14, 2009

Whether you use Twitter for business or personal microblogging, chances are you've seen a thing or two among your friend's tweets that have make you wince.  Learn how to be less annoying and a better communicator with our Top 5  Twitter Etiquette Tips.

Cute, Colorful Hanukkah IM Icons

Monday December 7, 2009

Ready to celebrate the festival of lights? For all my friends who will begin Hanukkah celebrations this Friday, these cute, colorful, animated and festive Hanukkah IM icons are great for lighting the night in observation of this time of faith and family.

Check out our favorite Hanukkah IM icons and decorate your IM windows today!

Send Free AIM Text Messages in AIM 7

Sunday November 29, 2009

Want to learn how to reduce your own text message costs? Using AIM 7's free text messages service is fast and easy and allows users to send free AIM text messages to their friends' phones for free!

Learn how to send free AIM text messages today!

Free Emoticons, Wallpapers and More with AIM Expressions

Sunday November 29, 2009

Looking to personalize the AIM 7 experience? AIM Expressions offers users hundreds of free AIM emoticons and smilies, wallpapers, sounds and Buddy Icons.  Learn how to access AIM Expression in AIM 7.

Thanksgiving IM Icons

Wednesday November 25, 2009

Gobble Gobble! Are you ready for Thanksgiving Day? Better yet, is your IM window? Dress your IMs with a hefty helping of cute, exciting new Thanksgiving IM icons sure to help whet the appetite of all your friends on IM!
Check out these great IM icon sites for a broad selection of animated icons to mark Thanksgiving Day celebrations:

Send Text Messages with Gmail for Free

Saturday November 14, 2009
Want to save money on your text messages? Learn how to send text messages with Gmail and reduce your cell phone bills just in time for the holidays!

How to Enable/Disable AIM Log Feature

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Want to save your chats on AIM? The AIM log feature is easy to enable (or disable, if necessary), and allows for instant logging of all your IM conversations with family and friends.  Learn how to enable/disable the AIM log feature today.

Want to find AIM log files on your computer? Find out where AIM log files are stored on your PC.

AIM Upload Feature Allows Users to Create Buddy Icons

Monday November 2, 2009

For every AIM user who dreamt of having a photo upload feature, AIM 7 packs an exciting new AIM Upload that offers users customizable Buddy Icons in just three easy steps.  AIM Upload is as easy as browse, click and drag!

Check out how to use the new AIM Upload

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