Reviews: Notes on New IM Releases, Features
Can't decide whether that hot new beta IM is worth the upgrade? Want to compare instant messengers before you decide to join up? This library features review articles on the latest IM releases, features and more.
The 2009 Best IM Awards
Which IM clients are the best in 2009? About.com readers have chosen their favorite IM clients in eight categories.
Which IM clients are the best in 2009? About.com readers have chosen their favorite IM clients in eight categories.
The 2009 Best IM Awards on About.com
Which IM clients are the best in 2009? Check out About.com's Best IM Awards, honoring the top IM clients of the year. Nominate your favorite IM clients then see if they are named a Best IM in 2009.
Which IM clients are the best in 2009? Check out About.com's Best IM Awards, honoring the top IM clients of the year. Nominate your favorite IM clients then see if they are named a Best IM in 2009.
MySpaceIM -- About.com Review of MySpaceIM
With the addition of an embedded MySpaceIM client, MySpace has improved its standing among social networks. Read more of our review of MySpaceIM.
With the addition of an embedded MySpaceIM client, MySpace has improved its standing among social networks. Read more of our review of MySpaceIM.
Yuuguu Stands Out for Stellar Service
Yuuguu boasts about its ability to connect people with IM and its low-cost conference tools. But, does Yuuguu live up to the hype? Find out what About.com Guide Brandon De Hoyos says in his Yuuguu review.
Yuuguu boasts about its ability to connect people with IM and its low-cost conference tools. But, does Yuuguu live up to the hype? Find out what About.com Guide Brandon De Hoyos says in his Yuuguu review.
Facebook Chat Garners 2008 Worst IM Title
Find out why Guide to IM Brandon De Hoyos thinks Facebook Chat is the worst IM of 2008 and what they can do to fix Facebook Chat.
Find out why Guide to IM Brandon De Hoyos thinks Facebook Chat is the worst IM of 2008 and what they can do to fix Facebook Chat.
Brosix Public Offers Brains, Not Beauty
Want to know what About.com's Guide to IM thought about the Brosix Public IM Client? Read our review of Brosix Public and find out if our reviewer thought it compared with other top IMs.
Want to know what About.com's Guide to IM thought about the Brosix Public IM Client? Read our review of Brosix Public and find out if our reviewer thought it compared with other top IMs.
ZipIt Z2 Offers Cheap Wireless IM, Text
The ZipIt Z2 offers wireless IM and text messaging using WI-FI for a low monthly fee.
The ZipIt Z2 offers wireless IM and text messaging using WI-FI for a low monthly fee.
VTech Cordless Offers Wireless IM, Voice Chat
The VTech IS6110 offers all the convenience of a home phone, plus wireless IM and peer-to-peer voice messaging.
The VTech IS6110 offers all the convenience of a home phone, plus wireless IM and peer-to-peer voice messaging.
Girls Tell Friends 'IM ME' on Cool Gadget
The Girl Tech IM ME allows young ladies to IM with friends without being connected to their computers.
The Girl Tech IM ME allows young ladies to IM with friends without being connected to their computers.
A Rip Roarin' Good Time on IM
The Rip Roar Wireless IM Device puts unlimited instant messaging in the hands of young men without having to be behind a computer monitor.
The Rip Roar Wireless IM Device puts unlimited instant messaging in the hands of young men without having to be behind a computer monitor.
Nine Things to Love About Windows Live Messenger 2009
Nine Things to Love About Windows Live Messenger 2009
Nine Things to Love About Windows Live Messenger 2009
Getting Lost in Google Lively
Google Lively, a new 3-D instant messenger, brings virtual chat to a whole new level for IM users.
Google Lively, a new 3-D instant messenger, brings virtual chat to a whole new level for IM users.
MySpaceIM vs. FacebookIM
We test both social networking giant's instant messengers to find whether MySpaceIM or FacebookIM is a better IM client.
We test both social networking giant's instant messengers to find whether MySpaceIM or FacebookIM is a better IM client.
Slow, But Pretty: Yahoo! Messenger for Vista 1.0
Reaching new aesthetic heights as an IM client, Yahoo! Messenger for Vista 1.0 Beta looks better than ever, but does not offer much else in this current test release. With rich colors, a new interface design and a little flexibility, however, Yahoo’s most recent release is enough to make any Windows Vista user salivate.
Reaching new aesthetic heights as an IM client, Yahoo! Messenger for Vista 1.0 Beta looks better than ever, but does not offer much else in this current test release. With rich colors, a new interface design and a little flexibility, however, Yahoo’s most recent release is enough to make any Windows Vista user salivate.
Five Best Plugins for AIM
With an extensive library of plugins, it is easy to overload AIM 6.8. Here are the top five best plugins for the newest AIM release so you can have the best, while keeping the client efficient.
With an extensive library of plugins, it is easy to overload AIM 6.8. Here are the top five best plugins for the newest AIM release so you can have the best, while keeping the client efficient.
Simple Program Makes MySpaceIM Dull
With few personalization options and a flat, gray box serving as a window to the open MySpace world, the no-frills MySpaceIM is less confident than expected.
With few personalization options and a flat, gray box serving as a window to the open MySpace world, the no-frills MySpaceIM is less confident than expected.
Lively AIM 6.5 Beckons to Gen Y Users: New Beta Freshens Old Messenger
New AOL Instant Messenger Version 6.5 features new capabilities popular with younger IM users, including status broadcasting, IM to cell phone integration, more personalization and a brighter color palatte.
New AOL Instant Messenger Version 6.5 features new capabilities popular with younger IM users, including status broadcasting, IM to cell phone integration, more personalization and a brighter color palatte.
IM Best Awards 2008 -- The Winners
Which Instant Messenger is the Best IM of 2008? In March 2008, readers of IM.About.com are invited to share their experiences on their favorite instant messengers, features and developers. In April, readers concluded the contest with a ten-day voting period to select the following winners of the 2008 IM BEST AWARDS.
Which Instant Messenger is the Best IM of 2008? In March 2008, readers of IM.About.com are invited to share their experiences on their favorite instant messengers, features and developers. In April, readers concluded the contest with a ten-day voting period to select the following winners of the 2008 IM BEST AWARDS.
The Best Instant Messenger Products
About.com's Guide to the Internet for Beginners, Paul Gil, picks his favorite instant messengers on the web.
About.com's Guide to the Internet for Beginners, Paul Gil, picks his favorite instant messengers on the web.
CNet Reviews Top IM Clients
This 2004 article compares Instant Messengers, features and other accessories.
This 2004 article compares Instant Messengers, features and other accessories.
PC World's 100 Best Products
Did your favorite instant messenger make the list of PC World's 100 Best Products of 2007? Find out in this lively article!
Did your favorite instant messenger make the list of PC World's 100 Best Products of 2007? Find out in this lively article!