Freeing your desktop and minimizing all windows is no problem with Windows 7. One click at the right-bottom edge of the taskbar or pressing [Win]-[Space] will do. But what if the currently active window should stay open? Windows 7 Aero Shake helps.
Regarding usability, Windows Live Messenger can learn from Skype chat. In the past weeks, I have used Skype chat intensively. There are several features that I miss in Messenger since I started using Skype chat as well. Let’s take a look.
In Windows Live Messenger 2009 on Windows Vista and Windows 7, Aero is used for drawing the window frames of your contact list and conversation (chat) windows. You want the original Messenger frame back, but you don’t want to disable Aero completely in Windows? The solution is: Use the Messenger Aero Switcher. Messenger Aero Switcher [...]
By today the whole world will know that a new build of Windows Live Messenger 2009 has been released. Here are the answers to some popular questions that might arise. How can I upgrade Messenger? Do I have to? You can upgrade Messenger by downloading its web installer. Upgrading is recommended, yet not mandatory. Do [...]
After Windows Live Messenger 2009 has been updated to Build 8064 some days ago, here’s my update for Messenger Aero Switcher, allowing you to disable the Windows Vista Aero frame for Messenger only. Free download: Messenger Aero Switcher for Windows Live Messenger 2009 Final / 14.0.8064.0206 (165 kB) As usual, if there are any problems, [...]
I have created several scripts and tools—here is a small excerpt. Messenger Plus! Scripts Bible Quoter Provides access to bible quotes right in the chat window (supports: ESV, > KJV, NASB, NKJV). More info… Bing Searches Bing for a term and displays the result directly in the chat window. More info… Last.fm Scrobbler Submits your [...]
You ever wondered that Messenger uses Windows Aero frames since the 14.0.5027.908 beta in September? You want the original Messenger frame back, but you don’t want to disable Aero completely in Windows? The solution is: Use the Messenger Aero Switcher. In order to use it, you should be on Windows Vista with enabled Aero, and [...]
Long awaited, often asked for: the public beta of Messenger Plus! Live 4.79, introducing complete compatibility with the newest Windows Live Messenger 2009 beta. What is new/changed?
Maybe you are one of those people who like the Windows Vista Aero theme. I admit, I am also one of them… However, what I found annoying is that the frames of the windows are rather wide. Let’s have a look at an example. Click Start, and type “calc” into the search bar. Then press [...]
