Additional Ideas for Using iChat
The text messaging feature of iChat is perfect when you're stuck in a boring lecture or meeting and want to act like you're typing notes, but are really just chatting with your friends and making plans.
Audio chats are great for times when you want to talk to others but don't want to waste the money on long-distance phone calls. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, you might want to choose a video chat so you can see the other person and chat at the same time. Of course, this means having to stare at the other person and having them stare back at you, so if this makes you uncomfortable, you might prefer an audio chat, which more closely mimics a telephone call.
Perhaps one of the most advanced features of ...
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