Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Top 10 Free Online Communications Apps

1. Camfrog Video Chat - Webcam Software




The chat rooms feature everything from music lessons to sign language to non-English chatting, and integrating video, audio, and text components are a great leap forward for chat communities since a Webcam is not a requirement. Be warned, though: There's also a slew of X-rated chat rooms--this is not a program that kids should use without supervision.

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2. mIRC - Chat


Internet Relay Chat is not as well-known as ICQ, even though it successfully combines chat and messaging without annoying ads. The IRC network is a virtual meeting place where people from all over the world can meet and talk. With mIRC, you can choose from an unlimited number of existing chat rooms based on personal interests, or you can create your own channels with family and friends.

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3. Windows Live Messenger - Chat


Previously known as MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger is Microsoft's answer to instant messaging. While largely the same as its predecessor, Windows Live Messenger is unique for allowing you to share folders and files locally with fellow users. It also serves up the usual animated emoticons, winks, and buzzes, along with multiplayer gaming, free PC-to-PC calling, mobile phone messaging, and video chatting. Plus it adds VoIP capabilities that let you call telephones around the world for a fee. Its one major omission, though, is it lacks the capability to receive inbound calls from landlines or cell phones, a service that competitor Yahoo Messenger with Voice offers.

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4. ManyCam Virtual Webcam - Webcam Software


ManyCam is the freeware tool for you if you use both CamFrog and ICQ, or any other video chat program, and you want to use them simultaneously. It creates a "virtual" Webcam that replicates your currently installed camera. It then lets multiple applications access the video stream without conflict.

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5. Skype - Web Phones & VoIP Software


Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring. You can also now share your screen with other users. Skype calls focus on video and audio quality, and secure the calls with end-to-end encryption.

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6. Chatroulette Desktop - Chat




Chat live via Webcam with millions of people from all over the world. Chatroulette Desktop allows you to record memorable encounters so you can relive the moment whenever you want or upload the videos directly to YouTube and share your experience with all your friends.

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7. WebcamMax 7 - Webcam Software




Use WebcamMax to add thousands of cool effects or doodling to Webcam video for your live video chats and live streaming. You can download limitless effects at webcammax.com. It enables you to record fantastic videos with our cool effects and directly upload to broadcast on YouTube or WebcamMax site, and snap the picture of video box and upload to share the photos on WebcamMax site. It's really easy to share. Virtual Webcam is also enabled. You can share movies, video clips or your desktop screen with your family and friends through Instant Messengers even without a real Webcam.

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8. Yahoo Messenger - Chat


Get social over the long-established, well-rounded chat and VoIP client Yahoo Messenger and you'll find drag-and-drop capabilities and contact importing from friends other IM, e-mail, and social-networking accounts who are also on Yahoo chat. Another favorite trick is the ability to see images and videos displayed inside the chat window when you or a pal drops in a public URL.

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9. CyberLink YouCam - Webcam Software


Augmented Reality, Avatar Creation and TrueTheater technology to improve the quality of video recordings, YouCam 4 takes Webcam software to fun new heights. On top of YouCam's thousands of amazing effects, HD Webcam recording, advanced Face-Tracking technology, and support for direct upload to Facebook and YouTube, YouCam 4 now offers impressive Augmented Reality effects, the ability to create your own avatar, interactive particle effects, and support for TrueTheater Enhancements to improve the quality of your webcam recordings.

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10. Trillian Astra - Chat




If it isn't enough to chat with friends from Google, MySpace IM, Skype, and Facebook, as well as AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, and IRC on Trillian't multinetwork IM app, you can comfortably count the app's deep hooks into Twitter and Facebook alerts and checking e-mail (both POP3 and IMAP varieties) as reasons for switching from your current messenger.

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