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By Brandon De Hoyos, About.com Guide to Instant Messaging

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

Access Social Networks with AIM Lifestream

Saturday October 31, 2009

Connect with friends and family with the new social AIM feature, Lifestream.  This exciting new  feature allows users to add social networking accounts to AIM 7, including Delicious, Digg, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube.  Connect with the Lifestream social AIM feature today!

How to Access AIM Chatrooms

Saturday October 31, 2009

Looking to meet new people? AIM Chatrooms are a great place to meet new friends and offer a great variety of topics to chat with friends and family about. 

How to Change Your AIM Theme

Saturday October 31, 2009

Looking to change the theme for your AIM IM windows and Buddy List? The AIM theme is a set of specialized skins in a variety of solid colors and exciting patterns.  Learn how to change your AIM theme in two easy steps.

Download the New AIM 7 Messenger

Friday October 30, 2009

Have you tried AIM 7 for Windows? The newest AIM client is also the most exciting yet, featuring Twitter and Facebook access, plus photo cropping for instant IM Buddy icons! Check out the great new features and download the new AIM 7 messenger.

5 iChat for Windows Substitutes

Thursday October 29, 2009

Looking for iChat for Windows? While the native Mac IM client is not available for Windows, check out these five alternatives to iChat for Windows.

In the market for a great Mac IM client? Get the Skinny on iChat and other IMs for Mac computers.

4 Great Alternatives for Adium on Windows PCs

Wednesday October 28, 2009

Looking for Adium Windows alternatives? While an Adium client is not available for Windows PCs, we've got four great substitutes for Adium that offer access to all your favorite IM friends and family on one client. 

Sharks, Penguins Come Out to Play on Facebook Chat

Tuesday October 27, 2009
While most Facebook Chat users are familiar with the variety of cute emoticons already available, the developers recently added two new friends to play with: the shark and the penguin!

Check out how to add both to your repertoire of Facebook Chat emoticon skills just in time for winter!

Thanks to Vanessa Richins, About.com's Guide to Trees and Shrubs, for reporting this exciting new development!

How to Send, Receive IMs on Adium

Tuesday October 27, 2009

Want to learn how to send and receive IMs on the Adium IM client? Mac users can learn how to start sending IMs with this Adium tutorial.

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