Did you know that you can make HD video calls from Microsoft Messenger Live? It's the next best thing to being there!
For an HD video call, both users must have compatible HD webcams, a microphone, speakers or a headset, and high-speed Internet access. Plus you both need the latest version of Windows Live Messenger on the PCs. You can get all the information plus access to an HD video on the link below.
(0) Comments Windows Phone and Threads By gene - September 16, 2011
The Threads feature on Windows Phone 7 brings together text messaging and instant messaging across devices. You can switch between them even in mid conversation.
Say you are instant messaging on Microsoft Live Messenger on your PC. You can then get up and leave to continue your chat on your WP7.5 via SMS text message. You can also continue the Windows Live Messenger thread on your smart phone.
Threads blurs the lines between various platforms. Text messaging is generally just mobile phone to mobile phone. Instant messaging is typically PC to PC. Friends on Xbox Live normally just chat with others on Xbox Live. With Threads, I can reach my contacts and engage in a conversation regardless of what platform they are connected to.
You can't blame Microsoft for wanting it's customers to use as many Microsoft apps as possible. Lately we've been getting questions about Live Essentials VS Messenger.
First of all, we have the download page for just Messenger 2011 in our top page "Latest MSN Messenger Version" link above.
But downloading the Live Essentials Suite might be more productive for you. That includes Messenger of course but also includes a decent Photo Gallery organizer, an updated version of Movie Maker, and something called Windows Live Mesh which is a synchronization tool to keep photos and documents synched on all your PCs and Microsoft compatible devices.
Need more? You'll get a blogging tool called Writer that makes adding photos and videos a snap. Also notable is Windows Live Mail which I use. It's got a lot of neat features including an easy search box. Unlike Outlook Express, it puts multiple accounts on one page for easy access.
If you don't want the whole suite, choose just the programs you want to download.
