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How to Fix AOL Mail Not Working on iPhone: 6 Solutions

Follow these six troubleshooting solutions to fix the AOL app if it stopped working on your iPhone.

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AOL Instant Messenger Is Finally Saying Goodbye

You might be surprised to discover that AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is still a thing. You may be less surprised to learn it's now being killed off for good.

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Yahoo Messenger and 6 More Windows IM Apps Still Kicking Around

The rise of chat rooms and instant messengers was a hallmark of the early internet. These tools continue to define our everyday virtual interactions. Do you know which of the pioneers are still around?

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8 Mostly Forgotten Windows Programs Still Around Today

Many programs that were once popular have faded into obscurity. You might be surprised which ancient software you can still download in 2016.

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OS X Messages: Use Facebook, Stop Automatic Emoji & More Tips

The Messages app is often overlooked in favor of more robust IM clients, but it can be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with people if you know how to set it up properly.

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AIM Blast: Group Messaging for AOL Instant Messenger

I don't think you or I need to look at any official statistics to come to the conclusion that AOL Instant Messenger has been on a bit of a slope for the past few years. Skype, the messaging client of this decade, does everything that AIM can do, and usually even better. One of the nicest features available to Skype is the ability to create group conversations. I've come to realize that many users of AIM never knew that a similar feature has existed on AIM for years. That feature is AIM Blast.

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