Resources: Suggested Reading and New IM Trends
From learning new ways to use your instant messenger to reading about IM statistics, research and articles of interest, this collection of resources is a perfect spot for any IM aficionado.
How to @Mention on Your Facebook Status
Want to mention friends in your Facebook status? Adding @ mentions similar to Twitter is easy to add in your Facebook status.
Want to mention friends in your Facebook status? Adding @ mentions similar to Twitter is easy to add in your Facebook status.
New Twitter Terms of Service
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone reveals the new terms of service for Twitter. Learn more about Twitter TOS.
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone reveals the new terms of service for Twitter. Learn more about Twitter TOS.
Twitter Icons Growing Trend with Twibbon
Looking for Twitter icons? Twitter icons are becoming a fast Twitter trend for users to show off their favorite causes.
Looking for Twitter icons? Twitter icons are becoming a fast Twitter trend for users to show off their favorite causes.
Dealing with Suicide on Twitter, Online
Receive a suicide threat on Twitter? Here are three steps to dealing with Twitter suicide threats.
Receive a suicide threat on Twitter? Here are three steps to dealing with Twitter suicide threats.
Windows Live Messenger is Turning 10
Microsoft is celebrating Windows Live Messenger's 10th anniversary by asking Windows Live Messenger users for their best stories.
Microsoft is celebrating Windows Live Messenger's 10th anniversary by asking Windows Live Messenger users for their best stories.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Blocks Yahoo! Messenger
Following the tumultuous aftermath of the 2009 Iran elections, Iranian officials block access to Yahoo! Messenger among other media.
Following the tumultuous aftermath of the 2009 Iran elections, Iranian officials block access to Yahoo! Messenger among other media.
Tony Castro Caught in IM Love Sting
A Miami man has tricked Fidel Castro's son into an 8-month love affair. The Miami Herald broke the story about this bizarre "sting operation" surrounding Tony Castro.
A Miami man has tricked Fidel Castro's son into an 8-month love affair. The Miami Herald broke the story about this bizarre "sting operation" surrounding Tony Castro.
Facebook Engineer: 1 Billion IMs Sent Daily
Sent a Facebook Chat IM lately? If you did, you just contributed to Facebook Chat's 1 billion IMs-per-day statistic.
Sent a Facebook Chat IM lately? If you did, you just contributed to Facebook Chat's 1 billion IMs-per-day statistic.
Facebook versus MySpace -- Which is Better?
Which social networking IM is better? Facebook or MySpace? You be the judge!
Which social networking IM is better? Facebook or MySpace? You be the judge!
Reader's Mailbag: Instant Messaging Questions and Answers
Have a question about instant messaging? Want to send a comment, recommendation, story idea or news for consideration? Check our of Reader's Mailbag section for FAQs and more.
Have a question about instant messaging? Want to send a comment, recommendation, story idea or news for consideration? Check our of Reader's Mailbag section for FAQs and more.
Yuuguu -- CEO Focuses on Twitter, Future of Yuuguu
Yuuguu CEO Anish Kapoor chats with About.com's Brandon De Hoyos about the future of Yuuguu, Twitter and social networking.
Yuuguu CEO Anish Kapoor chats with About.com's Brandon De Hoyos about the future of Yuuguu, Twitter and social networking.
Twitter -- How Do You Survive When Twitter is Down?
How Do You Survive When Twitter is Down?
How Do You Survive When Twitter is Down?
Casey Anthony -- How You Would Punish Casey Anthony
If Casey Anthony is convicted of murdering her daughter, Caylee, what punishment would you prescribe for this alleged murdering mommy? Weigh in on the Casey Anthony case.
If Casey Anthony is convicted of murdering her daughter, Caylee, what punishment would you prescribe for this alleged murdering mommy? Weigh in on the Casey Anthony case.
Sending Tweets on Twitter
Confused about how to use Twitter? Learn more about Twitter lingo and more, codes and more to make tweeting easy!
Confused about how to use Twitter? Learn more about Twitter lingo and more, codes and more to make tweeting easy!
Windows 7 Beta Compatible IMs
Downloaded Windows 7 Beta yet? If you have, you might find some of your IM clients are not compatible with Windows 7. Find out with IMs will work on Windows 7 Beta OS.
Downloaded Windows 7 Beta yet? If you have, you might find some of your IM clients are not compatible with Windows 7. Find out with IMs will work on Windows 7 Beta OS.
Registry Cleaning Solves Most IM Problems
If your computer freezes up or your computer is running slow, a registry cleaner may do the trick. Registry cleaners fix and remove corrupt of damaged registry keys that may cause your IM and PC to work inefficiently.
If your computer freezes up or your computer is running slow, a registry cleaner may do the trick. Registry cleaners fix and remove corrupt of damaged registry keys that may cause your IM and PC to work inefficiently.
Three Steps to Keeping In Touch on IM
Whether you want to boost chat with family, friends or business associates, IM is the perfect way to increase your conversations. We have three easy steps to more chat in 2009.
Whether you want to boost chat with family, friends or business associates, IM is the perfect way to increase your conversations. We have three easy steps to more chat in 2009.
Six Tips for Organizing Your IM
Whether tackling the task of organizing your IM contact lists as a New Years Resolution or a spring cleaning task, it is never too late to make IM a more efficient communications tool at work, at home or at school.
Whether tackling the task of organizing your IM contact lists as a New Years Resolution or a spring cleaning task, it is never too late to make IM a more efficient communications tool at work, at home or at school.
Turning IM into Cheap Home Phone Service
Looking to cut costs? Lose your home phone and get cheap home phone service with your favorite IM client. Our guide will show you how to connect to cheap home phone service from your desktop or laptop PC and how you can take service anywhere with an Internet connection.
Looking to cut costs? Lose your home phone and get cheap home phone service with your favorite IM client. Our guide will show you how to connect to cheap home phone service from your desktop or laptop PC and how you can take service anywhere with an Internet connection.
Rick Astley Prank Becomes IM Gold
What do you get when you take a video for the 1987 Rick Astley song, “Never Gonna Give You Up?” and an IM client? You get one of the newest Internet phenomenons, Rickrolling. This prank features the Rick Astley song sprung on an unsuspecting victim using IM or email. Read more to find out how to perform the Rick Astley Rickroll.
What do you get when you take a video for the 1987 Rick Astley song, “Never Gonna Give You Up?” and an IM client? You get one of the newest Internet phenomenons, Rickrolling. This prank features the Rick Astley song sprung on an unsuspecting victim using IM or email. Read more to find out how to perform the Rick Astley Rickroll.
The Best Webcam for IM on Windows
The Microsoft Lifecam VX-1000 may be simple in design, but the features are tremendous, making this webcam one of the best on the market for IM video chat.
The Microsoft Lifecam VX-1000 may be simple in design, but the features are tremendous, making this webcam one of the best on the market for IM video chat.
The Best Microphone for IM Audio Chats
For audio chat, IM users cannot beat the unparalleled quality of Creative Labs HS-900 microphone headset.
For audio chat, IM users cannot beat the unparalleled quality of Creative Labs HS-900 microphone headset.
The Best USB Drive for Portable IM
For portable IM users, the SanDisk Cruzer USB Drive is, by far, the most advanced and most secure means of transporting your IM client and other files from computer to computer.
For portable IM users, the SanDisk Cruzer USB Drive is, by far, the most advanced and most secure means of transporting your IM client and other files from computer to computer.
Seven Gift Ideas for IM Enthusiasts
[p]While instant messaging doesn’t require much more than a computer, an Internet connection and an IM client, there are a myriad of products on the market to help boost the total experience. [p]Each IM user's experience will be completely different from the next, dependent on their contacts and even down to the location to where they IM from. And, as such, you can imagine a shopping guide fo…
[p]While instant messaging doesn’t require much more than a computer, an Internet connection and an IM client, there are a myriad of products on the market to help boost the total experience. [p]Each IM user's experience will be completely different from the next, dependent on their contacts and even down to the location to where they IM from. And, as such, you can imagine a shopping guide fo…
Instant Messages Become Hot Open Records Item
With a number of high-profile cases, analysts said instant messages and electronic communications are becoming the most sought records under state records request laws.
With a number of high-profile cases, analysts said instant messages and electronic communications are becoming the most sought records under state records request laws.
How to Put IM on Your Website
Create interactivity on your blog or website by letting your friends, family and readers connect with you using an IM widget.
Create interactivity on your blog or website by letting your friends, family and readers connect with you using an IM widget.
Substituting AIM on Windows Vista
Despite security and performance issues arising from using AIM 6.5 on Windows Vista, IM users can still access their AIM buddies with a number of options.
Despite security and performance issues arising from using AIM 6.5 on Windows Vista, IM users can still access their AIM buddies with a number of options.
Language Students Benefit from IM Collaboration
Linguistics professor Susana M. Sotillo says instant messaging is a great collaborative tool for learning a foreign language with a native-speaking tutor present.
Linguistics professor Susana M. Sotillo says instant messaging is a great collaborative tool for learning a foreign language with a native-speaking tutor present.
Casey Anthony's Last Instant Messages
Analyze the last instant messages Casey Anthony sent before being arrested for the murder of her daughter, Caylee Anthony.
Analyze the last instant messages Casey Anthony sent before being arrested for the murder of her daughter, Caylee Anthony.
Casey Anthony's IMs (May 3)
Read transcripts of Casey Anthony's final instant messages before she allegedly killed her daughter, two-year-old Caylee Anthony, near Orlando, Florida.
Read transcripts of Casey Anthony's final instant messages before she allegedly killed her daughter, two-year-old Caylee Anthony, near Orlando, Florida.
Casey Anthony's IMs (May 4-5)
Read the last IM conversations between alleged Florida murderer Casey Anthony and her then-boyfriend, Tony Rusciano.
Read the last IM conversations between alleged Florida murderer Casey Anthony and her then-boyfriend, Tony Rusciano.
Casey Anthony's IMs (May 6)
Read the last instant message records between Casey Anthony, alleged Florida murderer, and her then-boyfriend Tony Rusciano.
Read the last instant message records between Casey Anthony, alleged Florida murderer, and her then-boyfriend Tony Rusciano.
The Last IMs of Casey Anthony
Read the last instant messages alleged Florida child killer Casey Anthony sent her then-boyfriend, Tony Rusiano.
Read the last instant messages alleged Florida child killer Casey Anthony sent her then-boyfriend, Tony Rusiano.
Casey Anthony IMs Reveal Woman Pushed to the Edge
Dr. Barbara Kirwin, Ph.D, said Florida mom Casey Anthony, who allegedly murdered her own daughter, needed help, based on her IMs.
Dr. Barbara Kirwin, Ph.D, said Florida mom Casey Anthony, who allegedly murdered her own daughter, needed help, based on her IMs.
Get McCain, Obama on Your IM
Voice your choice for president of the United States with these instant messenger icons.
Voice your choice for president of the United States with these instant messenger icons.
Recent IM Habits Released in AP-AOL Survey
After more than a decade as a communication medium, the instant messaging industry is facing a second-generation surge of patronage spurred by increased cell phone and social networking usage, a new survey reveals.
After more than a decade as a communication medium, the instant messaging industry is facing a second-generation surge of patronage spurred by increased cell phone and social networking usage, a new survey reveals.
Becoming a Celebrated IM Developer
Want to become an instant messenger developer? dotSyntax, About.com's 2008 Developers of the Year, discuss their Digsby client and where beginners should start in building their own IM.
Want to become an instant messenger developer? dotSyntax, About.com's 2008 Developers of the Year, discuss their Digsby client and where beginners should start in building their own IM.
Inviting Friends Out with Your IM
Whether you are throwing an impromptu party or a well-planned fiesta, sending IMs is a great way to invite people to your next get-together.
Whether you are throwing an impromptu party or a well-planned fiesta, sending IMs is a great way to invite people to your next get-together.
How Americans Use Instant Messaging
In this 2004 Pew Internet & American Life survey, respondents reveal their attitudes and behaviors surrounding instant messaging use.
In this 2004 Pew Internet & American Life survey, respondents reveal their attitudes and behaviors surrounding instant messaging use.
Fastest Growing IM Destinations
In July 2007, Nielsen Netratings released the year's fastest growing instant messaging destinations on the Internet.
In July 2007, Nielsen Netratings released the year's fastest growing instant messaging destinations on the Internet.
International IM Usage Statistics
In this surprising 2006 Comscore study, Europeans were found to share the world's largest base of IM users over any other continental region in the world.
In this surprising 2006 Comscore study, Europeans were found to share the world's largest base of IM users over any other continental region in the world.
Teens & Technology
It might not come as much as a surprise to some that researchers with Pew Internet & American Life Project found teens are the driving market behind the Internet. This 2005 study includes statistics on Instant Messaging use.
It might not come as much as a surprise to some that researchers with Pew Internet & American Life Project found teens are the driving market behind the Internet. This 2005 study includes statistics on Instant Messaging use.