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Google Talk Secrets!

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In a few words, Google Talk, rather Gtalk, is an amazingly simple tool which acts as an Instant Messenger, PC-to-PC phone, File sharing software, which also provides you with real-time email (GMail) updates and also, scrapbook updates for Orkut users.

90% of the people who already use Gtalk are not aware of all its hidden secrets! Below is a list of a few I compiled. I recently found a website, CustomizeTalk, which is dedicated to Gtalk users. It provides a lot of information to customize, and control Gtalk overall behavior; from start-up to its looks!

One very interesting feature is the simultaneous logging in of multiple accounts. Here is how you do it:

1. Create a shortcut for Gtalk on your desktop. (Or any preferred location of your choice)

2. Right-Click on the shortcut and click on Properties. (Or select the shortcut and press Alt+Enter) This should bring up the properties for the shortcut.

3. In the target field, add /nomutex. And click OK.

4. Use the shortcut to start Gtalk. Now you can run multiple Gtalk instances all with different accounts.

For more such interesting tips: http://www.customizetalk.com/index.php?page=tips

I’m also using a chat theme I happened to like on the website. Its called G3.

Click here to download it. (You’ll also find alternative forms of the same theme too.) Here’s a preview:

G3
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  1. VENOM
    February 11, 2008 at 10:56 pm | #1

    Hey thanks for the compilation.
    The website wa a real help.

  2. February 12, 2008 at 6:55 pm | #2

    No problem mate. Glad you found it useful.

    I haven’t been writing much of such reviews, in a way, your stopping by has reminded me of it. :-)

  3. venky
    June 17, 2008 at 7:25 pm | #3

    this is really good write more of these kind of stuff

  4. June 17, 2008 at 8:09 pm | #4

    Thanks venky. I’ll surely try to. :)

    Thank you for dropping by.

  5. July 25, 2008 at 1:23 pm | #5

    @Sterex
    Glad to be of help…

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