Instan-t

Interactive Networks Inc.

Instan-t is an instant messaging client that is compatible with the most popular IM networks out there: MSN, Yahoo!, ICQ, and AOL. In addition to basic features like sending files and video-chatting, Instan-t allows you to communicate with tons of users at the same time, thanks to chat rooms. If you want, Instan-t will import contact lists from your various messenger accounts. You can also add contacts manually by using email addresses. The program interface is simple and accessible, and you can even choose between different skins to find the look you like best. Instan-t has no ads or annoying pop-ups, and that fact combined with its versatility makes it a very intriguing option when you're trying to figure out how best to communicate with your friends.

Gilly Messenger

N/A

Gilly Messenger is an extremely light instant messenger that was inspired by older versions of MSN Messenger. Its main characteristic is that it may be used on older computers or as a sencond Messenger. Gilly Messenger includes all the basic functions of any IM , but without the trappings and ornaments of other options. It has status indicators, support for file transfer, and some shortcuts to other MSN services (mail, MSN profile, chat ...) and message history. With regard to your contacts, you can import and export lists, as well as manage your contacts by groups. You can also activate autoresponders, send messages to all our contacts to all your contacts or set up alerts based on your preferences. As mentioned, Gilly Messenger has two very marked potential users: those whose computers are old, and those who for whatever reason miss the simplicity of older versions of MSN Messenger.

IPGet

CoolDuDe_i06

If you need to get the IP of any of your Windows Live Messenger contacts, you'll welcome this application which is a script that makes the task to be easier. When you'll start a conversation, transfer a file or start a game with any contact, IPGet will show the IP address of the other user and you'll be able to decide whether to save or dismiss it. In addition, in the script menu you'll be able to access a full list of the IPs of the contacts you've been chatting to, your contacts, connections, input and output ports,... Not only is IPGet useful to get the IP of your contacts, but also to know a bit more about the performance of Windows Live Messenger and the way it works.

Darkside Skin for Yahoo Messenger 9

N/A

Nowadays, we are realizing that dark visual styles are trendy, Windows Vista was the first, and it is said that Windows Seven will be a bit dark too. So, if everything is turning into dark, we offer you a dark skin for Yahoo Messenger. Darkside is the name the author has given to this really good skin for Y!M that will change the look of your IM client. Black and dark Grey are the colors that will take the control of Y!M after you install this free and amazing skin that will surprise you. Don't hesitate, change the look of your IM client, show off your dark style, download Darkside skin for Yahoo Messenger 9 and enjoy the look of the future on your PC. How to install Yahoo Messenger 9 skin? The file you'll download is a .ZIP file, extract it in C:Program FilesYahoo!Messengerskins, then click on the marble on top of your messenger window and select the skin you want, in this case Darkside.

VideoCall

Agora

The Logitech VideoCall software is your gateway to the world of integrated audio-video communications online. Sometimes the big problem when voice chatting and videoconferencing is that you can't configure your webcam and the quality is not enough or even you can't connect it. Logitech Webcams are spread all around the world and it's probable that you have one of them, if so, you can download this piece of software and solve all your problems. Thanks to Logitech VideoCall you can configure your web camera, headset, microphone and phone book. The software is optimized for Logitech webcams. Finally,you can use it to video call by using your logitech account or simply install it in oreder to configure your webcam and then use your usual IM client.

Softros LAN messenger

Softros Systems Inc. Oy

Softros LAN Messenger is an interesting free messaging system that lets users chat in a quick and easy way so long as their computers are connected to the same local area network. Using Softros LAN Messenger couldn't be easier: once you have it installed, this application makes all the necessary connections so you can start using it right away. In just a few seconds after running Softros LAN Messenger for the first time, you'll have access to a comprehensive list of all the users connected to the network. To start a conversation, all you have to do is double-click on a name. Softros LAN Messenger is similar to the now-extinct MSN Messenger as it includes emoticons, the ability to send files, and protection against outside attacks thanks to the security protocol used by local area networks. Softros LAN Messenger is an especially useful application for companies that want to enable fast and easy communication between employees.

Element

Vector Creations Limited

Trillian

Cerulean Studios

Trillian is a powerful and sophisticated communication tool which will allow to contact with all your friends. From now on, there will be no problem if one of your friends uses Yahoo and other uses ICQ or MSN. If you use Trillian you will be able to chat with all of them from the same using only one program. Trillian is a fully featured, stand-alone chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC simultaneously. Trillian provides capabilities not possible with original network clients, while supporting standard features, what will make your sessions easier and funnier.

Mattermost

Mattermost

Pidgin Portable

PortableApps.com

Pidgin is a very good multiprotocol IM client that supports MSN, Yahoo, Google, AOL and more IM networks on only one interface, what means that you don't need to run a lot of IM clients to chat with your contacts who use different IM networks. Pidgin became really famous due to its good performance and its features. This is the portable version of the original Pidgin. Thanks to Pidgin Portable you'll be able to use your favorite IM client on any computer, you only need to have it stored in your pendrive or any other USB drive. It's easy, plug in the USB drive and run the executable file, that's all, you don't need to install it, what means that you don't need to have administrator privileges to use it. If you want to keep in touch with your friends and you use different computers that aren't yours, we recommend you to use Pidgin Portable.

Windows Live Messenger

Microsoft

Windows Live Messenger has become the most famous instant messaging program all around internet. Each new version attracts thousands of users and this is not going to be different. Windows Live Messenger, as you know it was known as MSN Messenger, is the last present from microsoft to the millions of users of this acclaimed instant messenger client. In this new Messenger, voice and video communication has been enhanced and now the quality is really better than before, as you’ll realize the first time you run it. Windows Live Messenger, of course, conserves all the features that has make MSN Messenger the most used instant messenger client, such as, emoticons, winks, wallpapers, handscript, etc and also includes new features like buttons in conversation windows related to multimedia. You will experience new winks, PC to Phone calls, share files and the expected logged off messages, now you can send instant messages to your contact though they are not connected and when they start session they’ll receive them. Long Life to Windows Live Messenger experience!

Session

Oxen Project

Session is a program for Windows which you can use to send messages to contacts that also use this communication platform. Using an end-to-end encryption system, the tool allows you to exchange information with total privacy. This is very important in times when security has been undermined in certain well-known programs. The interface of Session is very intuitive and you can manage your open conversations at any time. On the left side there is a small toolbar with a column where the chats are displayed. From here you can go into each message or open a new window to chat with a different user. As you might expect, Session also allows you to form groups to chat with up to 100 users. Likewise, you will have to authorize other people to add you to a group chat. In any case, everything on this platform is designed so that your privacy is not compromised. In fact, to start a conversation you will have to enter the alphanumeric ID of each user. Session also has a function to send audio or multimedia files. What's more, you will have a box that will allow you to access the list of available emojis that will help to give a more visual touch to your messages. Session is a multiplatform messaging tool which you can use to communicate with other people in private chats or in groups. With security at the forefront, all the information you share is end-to-end encrypted to safeguard your privacy.

Google Talk

Google LLC

Google Talk is the new instant messaging option with which the popular search engine intends to get even closer to its most direct competitors (Yahoo, Microsoft and America Online). Google is undergoing a transformation that will be completed in the coming weeks with the new version of its search engine from which you can access the usual searches with improved algorithms also incorporating an app to view news, stock exchanges or weather forecasts. Google Talk marks a new expansion in the field of text and voice communications as it incorporates a new service similar to Skype (VoIP) allowing free calls to be made via PC. In addition, the program incorporates a service for text conversations similar to MSN Messenger. The program is currently in the testing phase and a Gmail account must be registered in order to use it. All the contacts in your Gmail account will be added directly to this app so that you can talk to all of them without having to insert them individually. Google Talk is compatible with Apple's iChat, Gaim, Adium, Trillian Pro and Psi, because all these apps share Jabber technology. However, the program is not compatible with Microsoft's messaging network (Hotmail) or with Yahoo and the like.

ICQ

ICQ Ltd.

ICQ is the program which created the necessity of the direct and real-time communication between users. Its complexity drove it to the loss of its leadership, but now it has a new face, more simply and at the same time more efficient, so it is prepared to fight for the first position again. You can message people, send SMS, exchange files, do voice chat, and meet people. Also you can send greeting cards thanks to Xtraz platform, which is great, you will be able to send a lot of new things, and customize them. The new interface is really clean and intuitive, what will make your chat more attractive and easier. An amazing IM Client used by millions of people

Yahoo Messenger

Yahoo!

Chat with your friends, send files, share images with them,... everything with Yahoo Messenger. Now you can do worldwide PC-to-PC calls for free, and you can even leave a voicemail if your friend doesn't answer, Use the new Yahoo 360º for sharing files, and transfer files up to 1 GB. Now you can keep in touch with all your friends, though they are really far, Yahoo Messenger makes distances be shorter. If you think that you cannot express your feelings with words you can spice up IM conversations and show people how you really feel thanks to your emoticons. Lots of features which will spice up your conversations with your friends around the world. Yahoo Messenger, now with voice is a very good choice to communicate with others, and your phone bill will thank you too.

QQ

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen)

QQ is a very popular instant messaging service in China. Thanks to its built-in chat, it's very versatile and a great way to meet new people. If you live or travel in China, QQ is a good option to keep in touch with your guide or people you know. It has a clean and easy-to-navigate interface with plenty of attention to detail. In fact, you can customize the program with the skins and emoji you like best. QQ works just like other messaging services such as Telegram or Wechat. That is, you can add your contacts and have conversations with them. However, QQ also stands out because it includes the option to meet other users in the community. So it's a great way to meet and talk to people with similar interests. Another useful feature included on QQ is the ability to send SMS messages to your contacts. Thanks to these features, QQ is a great instant messaging client with a large user community and good functionality. Download QQ here to start enjoying all its features designed to help you communicate quickly and comfortably.

LINE

LINE Corporation

Line is a powerful communication tool that lets you send instant messages to phone numbers on your telephone’s contacts list, from the comfort of your own desktop. It’s basically like a Whatsapp that you can also use from your Windows or Mac computer. To be able to use the application, the first thing you have to do is create an account by downloading the iOS or Android version (available on Uptodown) and registering for the service; this is completely free and can be completed in a matter of seconds. Once you've completed this process all you have to do is install the desktop version, associate your accounts and begin chatting with your friends, who'll be able to answer from their own desktop versions of Line, or from their mobile phones. All they'll have to do is also register an account. One of the features that people really like about Line is its large collection of stickers and icons which let people communicate more quickly using images, in a fun and 'visual' way. Line is one of the most interesting communication tools to be found at the moment, as it allows its users to communicate from both their mobile phones and their computers.

Telegram Desktop Portable

Telegram LLC

Telegram Desktop Portable is the portable version of the popular instant messaging app. With it, you can use Telegram on Windows without having to install it. Upon decompressing the file, you come across the Telegram.exe executable. When you run it, you will need to pair it through a device from which you have previously accessed Telegram Desktop Portable, or by using SMS verification. Scanning the QR code with the mobile app is the fastest way to synchronize Telegram Desktop Portable with your account. When you scan it, all your app information will be synchronized, including the chats you have open and the most used emojis and stickers. You will also be able to access all the files and multimedia content that you have sent in your chats, including photos, videos, and files. Telegram Desktop Portable has the same functions as the installable version. You can send and receive messages, use bots, follow channels, use dark mode, and all the features that Telegram offers. You can choose which notifications you want to receive, as well as send files of any format. All Telegram Desktop Portable chats are protected by encryption so that no one can spy on them. In addition, you can make calls or video calls using the microphone and webcam of your PC. You can also send and receive audio and video messages. If you want to enjoy Telegram natively on Windows without relying on the web version or you don't want to install the program, downloading Telegram Desktop Portable is your best option.

WhatsApp Desktop Beta

WhatsApp LLC

WhatsApp Desktop Beta is the beta version of the official WhatsApp Desktop app. With it, you will have the opportunity to try out the latest features of the Windows app before they reach the stable version. WhatsApp Desktop Beta works in the same way as the normal version. After installing it, you will have to scan a QR code through the WhatsApp app on your smartphone. Once this is done, your account will be paired and you will be able to use it on Windows, even without any Internet connection on your smartphone, since WhatsApp Desktop Beta works independently. In WhatsApp Desktop Beta, you will be able to write in your chats as per usual. You can create groups, send stickers or GIFs and, basically, use all the basic options related to instant messaging. In addition, you can make voice and video calls directly from your computer. Since this is a beta version, WhatsApp usually introduces untested code into it. This may cause some stability or performance problems, but it also guarantees that you will enjoy some new features weeks or months before they are released in the stable version. If you want to use WhatsApp on PC and enjoy the latest news of the app before they reach the stable version, download the APK from WhatsApp Desktop Beta.

ChromePass

Nir Sofer

Google Chrome has recently entered the battle for the throne of the web browsers, and that makes it to be an objective for other third-party developers that develop new programs related to Google Chrome. ChromePass is a lite program that extract all the users and passwords stored in Google Chrome, so if you are going to use other browser and you need the passwords you usually use but you don't remember them, ChromePass is very useful. ChromePass doens't need to be installed, just run it and it will dhow the passwords stored in Google Chrome: Username, password, URL and access time. Finally, it's totally free, and if you have decided to try the browser by Google, don't forget your passwords.

ChromeDeck

N/A

Moo.do

Moo.do

Keeping track of everything you have to do is difficult when you don't have the right tool to help you out. Moo.Do is a practical application for Chrome to help you stay organized and on top of all the important events you need to remember. Moo.Do helps you manage both your personal and work schedules. You just create task lists so you can monitor projects and anything else you have on your agenda. Since all the information you add is written in as text, no one will have trouble using the super-flexible Moo.Do. The application also lets you import data from other tools like Trello, Todoist, and Wunderlist, and even includes some simple keyboard shortcuts that make it easier to use the program. You can group information with hashtags, add contacts via tags, and insert exact dates using the @ sign. This will make it much easier to add new information and events. In addition, you can collaborate with others by sharing documents so you can organize group projects from your home or office PC.

Speedy Password

N/A

Speedy Password is a tool for Chrome users to protect their accounts and passwords from third parties. This extension for the Google browser creates a powerful master password to protect all your other passwords to social networks or other websites you access frequently. Once you add this utility to your browser, you just have to indicate the basic values used to generate your master password. You can choose if you want it to contain only upper- or lower-case letters, numbers, or symbols, or exclude ambiguous characters, and also how long you want it to be, so no one can hack your accounts or change your login information. Create a master password that's as complex and long as needed in a matter of seconds. When your master password is generated according to the security level you requested, you can start using it on any website or profile you want. As long as this application is open, you won't have to remember it, as the extension will do it for you. The main advantage of Speedy Password is that it has 256-bit AES encryption, so not even the application can share your password. Speedy Password also offers direct access to all the news that might be interesting to you so you can stay informed without accessing your social networks. From your activity page you can access the content of the most important media as well as your Facebook and Twitter account feeds to see what your friends post.

IECacheView

Nir Sofer

As you browse the Internet, your browser accumulates different elements from the websites you visit, like cookies, text, images, Flash animations, and Java applications. This way, when you return to that website, the loading time will be significantly reduced since many of the elements that need to load are already stored in your browser. IECacheView is an application for Internet Explorer with which you can view the stored cache on your browser via an external explorer, all without having to be online. The program barely takes up any space on your memory, and it doesn't require installation. Just execute it each time you need it, and in a matter of seconds, you'll be able to use it. The cache shows up on a list that you can organize however you like. You can recover saved files, open them, copy the URL, open the local folder, and other options, too. Finally, IECacheView includes a search option. It can also generate an HTML report which includes all the elements on the list or just the ones you select.

OperaCacheView

Nir Sofer

OperaCacheView is a free application that lets you search all the elements that have been stored in the cache of your Opera browser. The application will show an extensive list of everything that has been saved in the cache of your Opera browser, from which you can find or sort elements based on different parameters. It also lets you open any link in the browser, copy the URLs to the Windows clipboard, and export a full or partial report in HTML format. It's very unlikely that you would use OperaCacheView on a daily basis, but it can come in handy if you need to find a flash animation, an image, or anything else that you've recently opened in your Opera browser.

AM-DeadLink

aignes.com

If you have a long list of favorite pages that you just don't have time to visit, you'll appreciate an application like this one. AM-DeadLink will go through your list of favorites to detect broken and/or duplicate links to notify you or delete them automatically. This way, if your favorites list is really extensive, you can at least keep it up to date and free of any errors or unnecessary links. AM-DeadLink works with Internet Explorer, Opera, and Netscape.

Comodo Verification Engine

Comodo

Linkman

Outertech

If you use more than one browser and are a little unorganized, this tool may interest you. With Linkman you can organize and manage the favorites on your browser. Linkman is an advanced link manager that, besides managing bookmarks from Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, and Google Chrome, can also modify and automatically update your bookmarks, and fix broken links. You can even add important notes that might be useful later on. You can organize your favorites by category and tag, making it much easier to find any link. You can also rate and organize them by importance, even if you don't remember when they were saved. For managing links, you'll have a tool that checks and automatically fixes links, and another that deletes duplicates. You can also manually edit them as needed. Linkman opens a lot of doors for managing your links and is compatible with any of today's Internet browsers. The perfect tool for people who use their computer regularly for work and need a good system for organizing their favorites.

PDF Download para Internet Explorer

Nitro PDF

Often you find PDF files on the internet that you would like to keep on your hard drive for later review. PDF Download for Internet Explorer is a browser plugin for the Microsoft web browser with which you can easily download PDF files directly to your hard drive. In addition, PDF Download for Internet Explorer appears as an additional control in the browser's tool bar, from which you can perform various actions. With PDF Download you can save the current web page as a PDF file or send the current page in PDF format by email. In the program options you can modify different aspects of the final format of the PDF file.

Turbo Favorites Checker

Chourdakis Michael