You got to love the folks contributing to Mac OS X open source efforts. As a result from these efforts, now you can dust off those USB webcams you purchased years ago, and retrofit it to your existing Mac. Enter, Macam, an open source driver for USB webcams. In order to commit to this write-up, we downloaded and […]Read More
Most new Mac users discount the use of iChat AV simply because they didn’t sign up for a .Mac account but that is folly that leaves them missing out on one of the better Instant Messenger engines out there. First off, the interface is as cute as buttons and if that’s not good enough for you, the […]Read More
Although, you’d expect iChat AV to function without much set up, sadly, there are a few ports that must be opened before iChat AV can function. With the advent of Mac systems with built-in iSights these days, this issue is becoming especially cogent. By default, Mac OS X installs with the firewall switched off, so […]Read More
The guys who created Adium have come up with a winner. In a world where IM’s are the single biggest source of office inefficiency, Adium is the ultimate downfall for office efficiency. Supporting almost all IM formats currently available to the masses, Adium is the Swiss knife of IMs. Besides, being an all-in-one IM, Adium also comes […]Read More
Fancy putting your iChat AV to a new use? Tired of mundane chats with faceless strangers over the Internet? iChatNaked.com provides a whole new, ‘politically correct'(serving all genders and preferences), dimension to Apple’s favourite Instant Messenger (IM). Compatible with iChat and AOL’s IM – iChatNaked supports both voice and video chats with persons on their database. […]Read More
Since AOL linked ICQ and AIM, you can add ICQ users to your iChat buddy list. Add your buddy’s ICQ number, not alias, to the AIM field in your Address book. Then open iChat AV and choose to add them. Your Buddy must be using the newest ICQ Lite that supports this and its recommended […]Read More
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