Download of the Day: Facebook Messenger


Updated 08/10/11 4:30 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Facebook Messenger App Details

Facebook unveiled a rival to RIM's BBM and Apple's iMessage yesterday with the announcement of Facebook Messenger. The free app (available now for both iOS and Android devices) allows you to send and receive instant messages from your Facebook friends or mobile contacts. Allowing you to see your previous chats and chat transcripts, you can jump back into a conversation or start a new one with a Read more

Facebook Announces Video Calling With Skype, Group Chat, New Chat Design


Updated 07/06/11 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook Announces Video Calling With Skype

Mark Zuckerberg announced a few new features coming to Facebook this morning live in Palo Alto: group chat (along with a new chat design) and video calling with Skype integration. After a brief overview of the current state of Facebook (its now at over 750 million users), Mark got into the details of all three of these items. Find out more about each one below. Video Calling In a partnership Read more

12 Tech Tips For National Etiquette Week


Updated 05/09/11 3:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Tech Etiquette Tips For National Etiquette Week

Today kicks off National Etiquette Week, and it's come at a good time — apparently, Americans have terrible tech manners! We've rounded up some of our most helpful and handy tech etiquette tips to keep you in the good graces of your friends, family, and co-workers, so check them out. And be sure to leave your etiquette tips in the comments or on our Facebook page, so we can round up your Read more

10 Tips For a Picture-Perfect Wedding Photo Booth


Updated 05/08/12 8:27 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Make a Wedding Photo Booth

Winking, blowing a kiss, or wearing a boa — anything goes in photo booths, which is what makes them so addictive. While it's nice to have shiny, posed, professional photos from your wedding, more and more couples are also including photo booths at receptions to capture silly moments with friends and family. Before you start planning your wedding's photo booth, take a look at our 10 tips for a Read more

Now You Can Chat and Shop With Friends on MAC's Website


Updated 04/25/11 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

MAC Launches Shop Together Instant Messaging

On Friday, MAC launched Shop Together, an interactive experience where you can shop the brand's website while chatting with your friends. Found on the lower righthand corner of MAC's site, all you have to do is log on through IM, email, Facebook, or Twitter, invite your pal(s), and instant message away. Will you be using this feature to get your buddies' opinions and to partake in some witty Read more

Geeky Guides to Acceptable Internet Behavior


Updated 04/11/11 12:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Internet Etiquette and Rules of Instant Messaging

The more you surf and share online, the more likely you are to become too casual and commit an Internet flub. Like becoming Facebook friends with your sister's ex, or never putting up an away message. Where do you stand on the Internet etiquette divide and do you know the rules for acceptable behavior? Find out before you offend someone. Online Etiquette: Acceptable Instant Messenger Read more

Download of the Day: IMO For iPad


Updated 03/29/12 3:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

IM Chat Apps For iPad

You may not think that your iPad was made for instant messaging, but I beg to differ. Check out IMO. This free app allows you to instant message using your GTalk, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Jabber, MSN, and Yahoo accounts (among others) in a clean and pleasing interface. You can even send and receive voice memos, video, and photo files, and chat in a group setting. You don't even have to sign up Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Add a Second Monitor


Updated 03/18/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Set Up Dual Monitors on a Mac or PC

Increase productivity by adding a second monitor to your workflow this Spring. Increasing your desktop real estate allows you to see more windows at once and can help you get more work done, more efficiently. I have my main web browser and instant message chat list open on my main monitor, while I keep email and other documents open on my laptop so I can stay on top of incoming messages and Read more

Strategies to Get Your Energy Back


Updated 03/21/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Improve Your Energy and Sleep

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Can't seem to get enough rest? To-do list dragging you down? Hit refresh with these foods, moves, and must-dos for a more revved-up you. By Mary Kate Frank Wish you were still bounding out of bed like you did when you were 22? Who doesn't! But it can be hard to summon all your old verve in the midst of the Read more