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Checking in with Brosix
For those of us who like to use instant messaging but also have a busy lifestyle, brosix has the perfect solution for keeping touch with I’m contacts, no matter if they are online or not.
The feature I am talking about is Brosix offline text messages. It is a great perk that lets you leave an [...]
Is Instant Messaging Good For Networking?
When I ask the question, “Is instant messaging good for networking?”, I don’t mean contacting random people online in order to get to know more people. But I do think that networking is something that can be done through instant messaging.
For example, take into consideration someone who is just starting a new job and doesn’t [...]
Multi-Tasking While Using Instant Messenger
One of the best things about using an instant messaging program is the fact that you are able to carry productive conversation while also completing other tasks on your computer. I like multi-tasking because it allows me to still finish my other assignments even though I’m talking to a co-worker or a friend about something [...]
My Favorite Aspect of Brosix: Whiteboard
After working with Brosix for over a year and a half on blogging and press releases, I have really had time to sit down and enjoy all of the rich features that Brosix has to offer. I love many of Brosix’s features, like voicemail, chat, and screensharing, but my favorite feature of Brosix is still [...]
Is Your Online Identity Secure?
These days, it pays to be paranoid when it comes to the type of information about you that is shared online. Websites like Facebook and MySpace have only made many people’s lives even less private and it pays to take precautions when doing any type of activity online, whether it be online shopping or having [...]
What to Do When a Co-Worker Won’t Use Instant Messaging
For offices that spend a large amount of their time using instant messaging as a main source of communication, it may be difficult and slow productivity when an employee doesn’t like using instant messaging. How do you work with this co-worker and make sure that work is still being done while communication still remains effective? [...]
Brosix Business Instant Messaging Now Available for Mac and Linux Systems
Brosix 3, the newest version of the award-winning instant messenger software, is available for Mac and Linux systems. This is great for the growing number of individual and business owners who currently have or are purchasing computers that have these operating systems.
In the initial versions of Brosix, it was available for Windows users only. “Brosix recognized a [...]
Common Uses for Brosix Screenshot
One of the greatest features for users who have the Brosix Instant Messaging program is Screenshot. It allows you to use one button to capture a screenshot and then send it to a user on your buddy list. There are several different instances where a screenshot may come in handy:
Customer Service
In the technology or computer [...]
Giving Proper Notice in Instant Messaging
Although instant messaging has been around for a while, the ‘proper etiquette’ for certain actions on an instant messenger program still has a way to go when it comes to setting the standard.
However, the following are some proper basic rules of ‘IM Etiquette’ of giving notice when chatting and connecting with co-workers, friends, and family [...]
Drawbacks of Using an Instant Messenger Program
As with any type of technology, there are many drawbacks in addition to the benefits. It is the same with instant messaging. Although a great number of people use it, it may not be for everyone. However, below are some of the potential drawbacks and how they may actually be a blessing in disguise, in [...]
