IMBooster launches IMBooster Beta for AIM. After designing IMBooster for Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger, its creators bring forward the latest version, AIM-compatible. All the emoticons, winks, display pictures and text decorations are now available for AIM users as well. AIM … [Read more...]
AIM 6.9 Gets Social
AOL today officially released AIM 6.9 for Windows, introducing new features that integrate AIM with other social networks, including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. This new version of the venerable instant messaging program acknowledges and embraces the fact that people aren't just on a single … [Read more...]
AOL Releases AIM 6.9 Beta 3
AOL has released a new beta version of their venerable AOL Instant Messenger program. The AIM 6.9 Beta 3 sports new icons, new design, a return to the "running man" logo and integration with Bebo profiles. And -- hold onto your seats -- you now have the option to display emoticons as text! The … [Read more...]
AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger, or simply AIM, is a free instant messenger service. AIM is available on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Introduced in 1997, AIM is one of the most popular IM programs with over 60 million users. You don't need to be an AOL subscriber in order to sign-up to download and use … [Read more...]
Create Your Own AIM Expressions
Ever wanted to create your own AIM Expression? This tutorial describes the basic process. I won't really go over any design aspects as to how to make the Expression look good, that'll be left up to you to figure out. This tutorial will only work if you keep all the files in one folder. … [Read more...]
AIM F2 Trick for Hidden Text
Do you want to hide something that isn't really hidden? Use AIM's F2 trick to send hidden messages to your friends. Sure it's pointless, but its kind of neat and you will surely prove that you are IM savvy. What is the F2 Trick? The F2 trick uses the timestamp feature of AIM. The assumption is … [Read more...]
AIM Expressions
What are AIM Expressions? First released with AOL Instant Messenger 5.0, AIM Expressions are a way to personalize AIM. Expressions add custom graphics to your buddy list and instant message windows. They aren't a true application skin because they don't change the interface, but they can be fun … [Read more...]