Tutorial Thursday
One of the most common things that people probably do at work is chat with their friends. There are a lot of instant messengers out there such as Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Google Talk, and Yahoo but how can you talk with all your friends when you are at work?
Many companies prevent software from being installed which makes it difficult but sites like Meebo will let you chat with your friends using an Online interface. However, some companies will even go as far as to block sites like Meebo to ensure you focus on your work. Meebo has come to your rescue by releasing the Meebo Repeater. It is a quick program that you download, run (no install required), and open the URL that they give you. Here are the few simple steps:
- Download, extract, and run meebo repeater.exe.
- You should see a dialog box that shows that the Meebo Repeater is testing your Internet:
- If all goes well you will see an image much like this that provides the URL you need to use in your browser:
If the program does not work it will take you to a site to show you how to setup your router to work with the Meebo Repeater. - Just point your browser to that URL and Meebo will be at your fingertips once again:
Meebo developed this tool because they didn’t want people using proxies which can prove to be insecure and steal your information or passwords. Looks like Meebo may have put themselves ahead of the competition once again.
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One thing I learned and alot of People will Not like to hear is…
You Get Paid To Work, Not Play or Chat with Your Friends…
It’s Simple… Do those things on your own time *At Home* not on Company Time…
Sorry but alot have learned the hard way…
Work is not a drug, you should be able to relax and do some chatting with your dear friends. Remember that real friends last, co-workers don’t! =)
I think that most people know where to draw the line but you are right Keith, some people take it too far.
-Ryan
i used to use e-messenger.net
p.s. i’m too busy @ work to chat with friends
Check out http://www.koolim.com
Its a great web based messenger.
It supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo!, IRC, Jabber, Sametime and others.
Have a great day.
Hey a friend of mine suggested using eBuddy a few months ago. It’s another web messenger, it looks super and it’s fully packed with features. I now find myself using this daily at the office, not only to communicate internally but also to stay in touch with friends - although i officially deny this at work
Cheers,
The best solution to chat very discreetly at work is Yahoo! Mail, there is a messenger integration in that let you chat with your yahoo! and windows live messenger contacts. As your are in your webmail, no install, no security risk and no stress. Your boss will just see you checking your email…