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Macworld
April 4, 2005
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Instant-messaging software Indeed, iChat, AOL, MSN and Yahoo instant messenger applications are all free for your Mac. That doesn't mean they're all the same. Here's an in-depth look at why.   |
Macworld
July 6, 2006
Ted Wallingford |
VoIP applications While each of these four Mac-compatible desktop VoIP applications has it own strengths and weaknesses, they all do basically the same thing: allow you to take advantage of Internet calling. |
PC World
June 2004
Laura Blackwell |
Video IM Services Face Off Paid video instant messaging apps promise better voice syncing than their no-cost competitors. But is it just lip service? We put three to the test. |
PC Magazine
April 20, 2004
Sascha Segan |
Everybody Chat Now Now PC and Mac users can have video chats--sort of. |
PC Magazine
September 27, 2006
Davis D. Janowski |
Free Video Calls Video-phone calls are a cool way to connect with people in your life who are far away. We evaluate these four chat clients with video capabilities: SightSpeed 5.0, Skype 2.5, Windows Live Messenger 8, and Yahoo! Messenger 8.0. |
Macworld
December 2003
Matthew Honan |
FireWire Web Cams Apple's iSight goes up against established products. |
PC Magazine
September 2, 2003
Sascha Segan |
Apple iSight: Halfway There The new Apple iSight Web camera is positively gorgeous. But as with any Webcam, the hardware is just half the story, and iSight lacks the basic software commonly included with cameras that cost much less than the iSight's hefty $150 street price. |
PC Magazine
February 1, 2006
John Brandon |
Wondrous Webcams Creative WebCam Live! Motion... Logitech QuickCam Fusion... Ezonics iContact Pro... Digi/Inside Out Networks Watchport/V2... |
InternetNews
February 5, 2004
Christopher Saunders |
AIM Video Debuts, Links to iChat AIM 5.5 unveils a slew of enhancements for its consumer IM client, paving the way for further products and new developments in the enterprise space. |
PC Magazine
February 19, 2009
Michael Muchmore |
Skype 4.0 Skype's new interface makes video calls a priority and is the most intuitive out there. The new, efficient Silk audio codec produces class-leading sound for video and voice, earning Skype our Editors' Choice for video calling. |
PC World
August 22, 2007
Jacobi et al. |
12 Great Do-It-Yourself PC Projects How to customize Vista, streamline your network, create an entertainment hub, and do much more quickly and easily. |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Davis D. Janowski |
SightSpeed 6.0 Version 6 of this Web service remains hands down the best client for free Internet video calls. |
PC Magazine
October 23, 2008
Michael Muchmore |
Skype 4.0 Beta 2 for Windows Skype 4.0 beta 2 adds compact mode, revamps conversation views, and gets closer to SightSpeed in video quality. |
PC World
March 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
A Grown-Up's Guide to Instant Messaging Here is an overview of available IM services and software, along with some commonsense advice on how to safeguard your privacy and security while you're using them. |
PC Magazine
December 22, 2004
Pike & Ragaza |
Make the Most of Your New PC You're the proud owner of a new computer. Now what? Whether you're a novice or an old hand, we have 41 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your computing experience. |
PC Magazine
August 23, 2006
Molly K. McLaughlin |
Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 This is a reasonably priced webcam with some nice features, including face-tracking, but we wish the built-in mic worked better. |
PC Magazine
August 24, 2005
Cade Metz |
Google Talk (Beta) Google goes for clean, simple, and effective in its first chat/VoIP client. |
BusinessWeek
May 10, 2004
David Rocks |
Reach Out And See Someone Instead of picking up the phone while on a business trip, launch that video link. |
PC World
April 2002 |
Great Upgrades For Under $100 Can you teach an old PC new tricks? Absolutely. And with the 23 add-ons here, it's never been cheaper or easier... |
PC World
February 2003
Knorr & Waring |
Wireless Networks That Do More Want to share connections, devices, and entertainment? Here's what to buy and how to use it securely and reliably. |
PC World
September 2003
Michael Gowan |
ISight: See and Be Seen Apple's not-yet-PC-friendly Web camera/microphone looks good and works well in the right environment. |
PC Magazine
October 19, 2004
Troy Dreier |
Do-It-Yourself Home Security Guard your castle with networked cameras. We review 4 systems that let you do the installation on your own. |
PC Magazine
February 8, 2008
Rick Broida |
Webcam Nation Five new webcams promise to capture your smiling mug for all the world (or at least your friends and family) to see. |
PC World
May 2006
Dylan Tweney |
101 Fabulous Freebies The best things in life aren't just free -- they're indispensable. Case in point: these outrageously useful downloads, sites, and services. |
Search Engine Watch
August 24, 2005
Danny Sullivan |
New Google Talk Offers Instant Messaging & Voice Chat As widely expected, Google waded into the instant messaging space with the debut of Google Talk, an IM client that also offers the ability to make voice calls between computers. |
PC Magazine
September 14, 2005
Warren Ernst |
Webcam Home Surveillance Motion-sensing software can turn your webcam into a sentry that will alert you if anything is amiss. |
PC World
March 22, 2007
Becky Waring |
35 Easy Fixes for Network Problems Here's help for real-world hassles from dead spots to security threats to streaming-media hiccups. |
PC Magazine
April 6, 2004
Craig Ellison |
Watch Your Home or Business from Afar Connect one of these cameras from D-Link, Toshiba, or Veo to your network and survey your domain from anywhere in the world. |
InternetNews
March 9, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
MSN Messenger 7.0 to Get New Video Features Microsoft teams up with Logitech to extend video functionality for IM. |
PC Magazine
May 18, 2004
Craig Ellison |
Wi-Fi Networking: Rated "G" for Everyone Wireless networking is faster and cheaper than ever. We look at 19 of the latest routers and cards. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
Davis D. Janowski |
Tying It All Together If adding multimedia to your home network seems daunting, read on. |
PC Magazine
January 13, 2009
Eric Griffith |
The Best Free Software of 2009 The best things in life often actually are free. Here, a list of 173 of the best things in life -- free software, for launching apps, networking, backup, synchronization, entertainment, and more. |
PC World
January 2001
Alan Stafford |
Warp Speed Web Access: Sharing the Bandwidth Broadband routers give your network a protected connection to the Internet... |
PC World
March 15, 2002 |
D-Link DSC-350F Small digital camera can also be used as a Webcam, but it lacks videoconferencing software... |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2004 |
Keep Your PC Safe Learn to wield your firewall, antivirus, and antispyware tools expertly; don't give up your PC without a fight. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2008
Skip Duemeland |
Face Time Videoconferencing personalizes long-distance business relationships. |
Macworld
July 2002
Shelly Brisbin |
AirPort Alternatives Provide Shared Internet Access to Wireless and Wired Macs Although Apple's $299 AirPort Base Station provides wireless networking capabilities and routing in a stylish and shapely package, it's hardly the only option when it comes to setting up wireless networks. |
PC Magazine
September 14, 2005
Pike et al. |
The Experts' Guide to Google Yahoo MSN and AOL A review of the search, Web mail, instant-messaging services and uncover other features of the four largest portals. |
Entrepreneur
May 2009
Francine Kizner |
The New Era of IM Instant messaging has come a long way since the days of in-network AIM chatting. |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2009
Rist & Griffith |
Home Networking in 5 Easy Steps Building a new home network doesn't have to be tough if you follow our five easy steps. |
PC World
December 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Ultimate Network Security: How to Install a Firewall Everything you need to know about selecting and installing a firewall for your PC or network. |
PC Magazine
September 13, 2006
Pike et al. |
Pump Up Your Home Network We have a plan for your LAN. Find out how to surf, stream, and access files faster, as well as add cool features... Favorite wireless routers... Securing your router... Streaming high definition TV wirelessly... etc. |
InternetNews
December 22, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
Festoon Plugs Skype Into Google Talk Santa Cruz Networks released Festoon Unity, a free plug-in to let Skype users engage in VoIP and video calls with users of Google Talk. |
PC Magazine
April 6, 2005
David A. Karp |
Control a PC for Free With a remote control solution, you sit in front of one computer and view the desktop of another computer in a window. |
PC Magazine
June 23, 2003
Sebastian Rupley |
Apple Unveils 64-Bit G5 Systems, and Panther OS CEO Steve Jobs unveiled Apple's new moves in San Francisco. |
PC World
October 2001
Scott Spanbauer |
XP's Extras Windows XP continues a longtime Microsoft tradition: Beef up the new operating system with features once available only via third-party apps. But as usual, you get what you pay for... |
InternetNews
April 7, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
MSN Adds VoIP, Video Calls to Messenger New IM client includes full screen video and pc-to-pc VoIP. |
PC World
May 21, 2007
Kirk Steers |
Do-It-Yourself Surveillance Protects Home or Business Webcams and IP cameras let you keep an eye on your property while you're away. |
PC World
March 28, 2007
Preston Gralla |
101 Fantastic Freebies Want to make your PC more productive, secure, informative, and entertaining? These downloads and services will do the trick and they don't cost a dime. |
PC World
June 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Cut Off Instant Messaging Spam How to avoid 'spim' with the major IM packages. |
