Our Organization uses Windows live messenger to connect clients at remote locations (children and their parents who are separated by distance). We chose this program because of it's ease of use/install for the general public. Unfortunately, some of the connections are poor quality; the video cuts out or the voice is garbled or the connection stalls altogether. MS says all that is required is dial up but we always require broadband to connect. i cannot find a comprehensive list of system/bandwidth requirements or troubleshooting tips. Any help in these areas would be excellent! Thank you!
posted by lake59 on Sep 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I am writer in search of a messenger bag. What is your opinion of the Saddleback Leather Company, specifically its briefcase? In your opinion, is really it worth a month's rent?
posted by litterateur on Jul 29, 2009 - 23 answers

Hi this problem occurs on my wife's PC where her Outlook 2007 (Gmail) & Live Messenger (Version 2009) password settings occasionally get 'reset'. It happens maybe once a month. How do I prevent this from happening? [more inside]
posted by thomasck on May 10, 2009 - 1 answer

Explain windows Live Messenger to a luddite. [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit on Mar 24, 2009 - 3 answers

SPAM MSN Messenger Messages - when using Pidgin [more inside]
posted by complience on Feb 16, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I record audio from yahoo messenger? More inside. [more inside]
posted by nyxxxx on Oct 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I need a durable waterproof laptop bag for under $100, and I need to buy it in the Boston area today. [more inside]
posted by genefinder on Aug 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to buy a new Timbuk2 Large Messenger but I can't decide what colors I want. Please help me design a custom one!
posted by stevechemist on Aug 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Which causes or ideas have become more about the messenger than the message? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 13, 2008 - 21 answers

Spell check in MSN Messenger? [more inside]
posted by joelf on Jun 11, 2008 - 5 answers

EpigramFilter: What's the converse of "Don't kill the messenger"? [more inside]
posted by Araucaria on Apr 28, 2008 - 21 answers

ManBagFilter: Looking for recommendations for a canvas/nylon messenger bag which is functional, fashionable and wont blow the bank. [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on Apr 16, 2008 - 21 answers

ShopFilter: What kind of laptop bag should I get? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Sep 12, 2007 - 33 answers

Help me be a bike / bicycle messenger / courier in San Francisco [more inside]
posted by loquacious on May 30, 2007 - 14 answers

When I try to log in to Yahoo Messenger, the Yahoo ID menu includes the names of everyone who ever tried to log in on my machine. Is there any way to erase this list? I've found some suggestions for the PC but none for the Mac. I'm using OSX10.4.9 and the latest and greatest version of Messenger.
posted by suzeQ on May 11, 2007 - 4 answers

What type of all-in-one bag would you use to fly (economy across the country) with Nikon D-80 + MacBook Pro 15" (or equivalent equipment) that is comfortable, easy to store for flight, and functional? [more inside]
posted by tarthur on Apr 22, 2007 - 13 answers

What are the implications of and best response to unsolicited Yahoo Messenger pop-up messages? [more inside]
posted by kapec on Apr 15, 2007 - 8 answers

does anyone sell Royal Mail Carrier Bags? [more inside]
posted by markovitch on Mar 20, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for an artsy, stylish, functional business tote or messenger bag. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Feb 16, 2007 - 32 answers

How does MSN Messenger track your typing activity? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Feb 11, 2007 - 3 answers

What is MSN Tracker V2.0 and am I at risk of getting hacked? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 11, 2006 - 1 answer

I was chatting with a friend using Yahoo last night. My yahoo client started initiating a file transfer of a .wmv file without me physically initiating it. Even stranger, it was a file I didn't even have on my hard drive. I cancelled the transfer before it could complete, because by the file name, it was obviously porn (still not mine!). Has anyone had this happen to them or heard of it happening to anyone else?
posted by augustweed on Sep 19, 2006 - 9 answers

I moved and now I can't sign onto MSN Messenger. Gah? [more inside]
posted by Idiot Mittens on Sep 17, 2006 - 2 answers

I can't log into Yahoo Messenger. When I try to log in, the message "There was a problem signing into Yahoo! Messenger with Voice (BETA). Please try again a little bit later." That's been going on for two days now. Anyone else having this problem? Any suggestions on how to fix the problem so I can log into YM?
posted by JackO23 on Jul 12, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm looking for an inexpensive (less than $80 if possible), quality, brown leather messenger bag. It'd be great if it was big enough to hold my HP Compaq nc6000 (1.34 x 12.51 x 10.31 in). [more inside]
posted by tnoetz01 on Jun 28, 2006 - 8 answers

Is there a way I can communicate via an iSight on my Mac (10.4) with someone who insists on using MSN Messenger 7.5? [more inside]
posted by Wolof on Feb 19, 2006 - 8 answers

I need help finding a new IM client, please. [more inside]
posted by omair on Dec 8, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a way to use Yahoo! Messenger with its webcam viewing component enabled without installing the actual Messenger software? [more inside]
posted by Jaie on Oct 19, 2005 - 1 answer

I'm trying to find this bag that I saw on a post with What's in your bag on Flickr. The bag is orange, not sure if it's a messenger bag. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40732559549@N01/951558/
posted by kranje on Apr 13, 2005 - 9 answers

What's your favorite messenger client for XP and why?
posted by signal on Sep 14, 2004 - 17 answers

My 13-year-old brother uses MSN messenger a lot. Last night, a stranger popped up to speak to him, and after some taunting, told him he was going to delete his account. My brother got rid of him - and then found when he logged out, he couldn't log back in again.

What with my brother's tender age, there are a few holes in his story - has anyone heard of this happening before? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Aug 26, 2004 - 8 answers

Isn't there a site or application which can monitor the times at which your chat/ messenger contacts are online? I've done some serious Googling and MeFi searching on this but have turned up nothing, so maybe I'm searching for the wrong thing.
posted by skylar on Aug 10, 2004 - 4 answers

Ok in iChat you can "show your status in the menubar". While I really like this, it only shows my buddys who are available and not the idle or away buddies. Is there a way to change this? Also is there an equivalent thing for MSN messenger? I really like the ability to see who is on without having to switch to the application unless I have to. I am working on a 12inch iBook so screen space is very limited and thus switching from one app to another, and then rehiding them is not what I am looking for.
posted by thebwit on Jul 15, 2004 - 1 answer

i went to Paris over the holidays and spotted a messenger-type bag made by a company called Sequoia at the Samaritaine department store. i've since been unable to find any information on the web about the manufacturer, or if they have a website where i could get their bags online. anyone know anything about these people?
posted by callicles on Apr 21, 2004 - 2 answers