Meebo Instant Messenger

If you’re like most people, you’re probably using multiple instant messaging programs to keep up with friends. Doing so, however, isn’t always the best idea for keeping an optimally running system. Memory intensive programs requiring extensive system resources can slow your computer down and hinder performance. Trillian, Gaim, and related multi-protocol applications were the first to make combining multiple accounts all into one program easier. Now there is Meebo. Similar to ICQ2Go or Yahoo Web Messenger, Meebo is an in-browser instant messaging application that supports multiple services including Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger), AIM, ICQ, Google Talk … Continue reading

Make Life With Hearing Loss Easier

Living with hearing loss can be challenging. Some situations are easier than others — it will be far easier to talk to one friend or family member in the quiet of your home than to try to have a conversation in a busy restaurant! It takes a lot of effort to hear, sometimes, and that can be very stressful. You may be tempted to avoid certain social situations and/or worry about your safety — if you can’t hear a fire alarm or police car’s siren, for example. Hearing aids may be an obvious choice for improving your hearing. However, they … Continue reading