#Create an AOL account

[andre-and-cal]

hiii!! this might be a stupid question, but do you have any headcanons on how andre + cal would act online? like would they have their own webpages, and how they would chat and stuff like that :p

also, i love your writing so much <3

Hii!! :3 That’s not a stupid question at all !! And TYSMM IM SO GLAD :D <33 These were fun to make, I hope you like these!

Andre and Cal Online Headcanons,,

Andre’s username on his favorite social/chatting websites is @ak47_0717, while Cal’s is @gunslinger83. The reasoning behind their usernames, first of all, is that Andre’s initials are AK. Because of his unsettling interest in firearms, he’s bound to be interested in one of the most popular guns in the world— the AK-47. He likes having his initials similar to the “AK” in AK-47. The four numbers at the end of his username are his birthday. Cal’s username is pretty self-explanatory; he calls himself a gunslinger, and the ‘83’ at the end of his username is the year he was born.

Andre and Cal talk to each other on AOL, which was one of the most popular online services for internet users at the time. They also chat on MSN Messenger, and they used to communicate on ISQ, which was more popular in their middle school years and early high school years— the late 90s.

With Blogger having been established in 1999, Andre and Calvin created accounts. They follow gun blogs and blogs dedicated to books, movies, and bands they like. Also, Andre follows— although he doesn’t really interact with— the Iroquois Track Team and Science Club blog pages. Cal follows the school band’s page. Despite following different blogs, they don’t really post much on Blogger; they like to stay relatively quiet and unnoticed. Andre does leave hate comments on posts from people he doesn’t like. Since anonymity wasn’t as robust as it would come to be in the mid 2000s— the years following Cal and Andre’s deaths— he made an alt account with a fake name for the sole purpose of hating on the Iroquois Wrestling Team blog page… for obvious reasons having to do with Brad Huff. He also leaves hate comments on Rachel’s posts. Cal mentions this mysterious user to Andre sometimes, mentioning how Rachel talks about how this unknown person on the internet criticizes her posts. Andre plays dumb and acts uninterested, yet he listens intently, replying with soft “Mhm”s, as well as a “Damn, that sucks”. He doesn’t want Cal growing suspicious.

They play girls’ flash games both for the hell of it and for the irony. They get relatively entertained from these online dress-up, salon, and cooking games, with Cal being aware these games are aimed at girls. He intentionally makes his character look ugly and goes into hysterical laughter over it— he absolutely laughs at the stupidest shit. However, Andre actually tries and is surprisingly concentrated on the game, face frozen with stoicism and focus. Andre would never admit it, but with his family having a cat, Mel, he finds pet care flash games to be genuinely fun.

Andre and Cal illegally download music and share it with each other by Napster or by email. They’ve sacrificed their computers for the sake of copying a System of a Down song onto their files for free, instead of physically buying the CD. In 1998, when Andre was still a freshman in high school, he ended up getting the CIH virus (Chernobyl virus) which practically wrecked his software and ruined his computer. Whole Calvin teased him for getting such a destructive virus on his computer, he ended up informing his parents. He’d told them that Andre needed a new computer, and he suggested that they pitch in to help Andre’s parents buy him a new computer for his 16th birthday in the summer. Because for the time being, Andre would have to use Cal’s.

Andre and Cal share similar humor in most areas. And since internet memes were beginning to rise in popularity, the two boys send or email each other dark humor memes and chuckle at them.

If they were alive in 2003, they would have used 4chan !!

Andre uses all types of different acronyms when chatting, such as but not limited to “ROFL”, “LOL”, “LMFAO”, “BRB”, “ILY”, “IDK”, and “BTW”. He often capitalizes the first letter of his messages and types faces like “:-)” and “>:(”.

Cal, too, uses many acronyms online. He also types with no capital letters, and he often takes shortcuts when he’s chatting with Andre. He creates little faces with the keys on his keyboard and copies and pastes special symbols online. When he’s typing to Andre first, his first message is usually a simple, “hi” of some sort.

They both play Doom together, considering how 1993 Doom was multiplayer when it first came out.

GeoCities !! Cal and Andre created their own website for the Army of Two. They didn’t necessarily say much on the site, and they didn’t give the site name to anyone they knew. But they still specified who they were and their interests without giving away their last names.

In addition, Andre and Cal used GeoCities to make a screamer site, and they made different alt emails to troll Brad Huff by sending the link to him, without him finding out who they were.

Sometime during the final week before Zero Day, their last few days of being alive, they’d both typed up a short, lovesick letter in their notepads— two messages they’d always wanted to tell each other but never got the chance to. Cal had gone on a tangent about how much he enjoyed being Andre’s comrade, how much he enjoyed Andre being his. Also, he was saying his goodbyes before their final mission and how he loved Andre and hoped he’d see him on the flip side. Whereas Andre was saying how he was looking forward to escaping the school with Cal and how he hoped they’d have a better life together, even while they were wanted from the cops. He mentioned how he loved Cal, too, but with his own phrasing of that declaration. But that ended up being an unrealistic expectation on Andre’s end.

[a-bit-too-much-of-a-zelda-fan]

Guys. Why is there even a debate here. Some of the games were explicitly written to be connected, some of them weren't. Not everything has to fit into one cohesive timeline. As a matter of fact, they can't. Now, there is some more nuance to it. Read below for my explanation (infodump) plus a more nuanced chart.

Red and blue lines are canon within the games' text. Ambiguities are filled in with green. I'll get more into that later. Let's first explain the two completely separate mini timelines.

The Four Swords miniseries stands mostly alone. The Master Sword and the Triforce are present in every other game or (mostly--looking at you, Master Sword in LoZ and AoL) have a good reason not to be, but they are not present at all in these three games. Instead, we have the Four Sword and Light Force. The only wrinkle is that Ganondorf shows up in FSA... so I don't know about that one. I don't think anyone does.

As for BotW and TotK. Oh brother. What do we do with these. Skyward Sword is intended to take place seemingly millennia, or at least several centuries before Ocarina. We see the founding of Hyrule with the first monarch and her chosen knight, the cycle of recurring evil and heroism being established, and the forging of the Master Sword

Wait. What about Rauru and Sonia? I thought they were the first rulers of Hyrule. And if the Zonai were around long before Hyrule, where is any of their presence in Skyward Sword? Huh. Alright. We don't know how much time passed between the first Calamity and the second, but from the past era of TotK to its present, we can account for at least 10,105 years of history. We don't even need to get into how Zora and Rito coexist or anything smaller like that. There's just no fucking way these two games fit with any of the others. Fine, that's fine. Moving on.

There's also a little hiccup around the Oracles. Nintendo seems to go back and force on whether the Oracles feature the same Link as in ALttP and LA, but if they do, it probably makes more sense that Oracles happen before LA (the linked Oracle game ends with Link boarding sailing off on a small ship and LA starts with him on one). So like... I guess they fit there?

Either way, let's take a second to look back at where this idea of a timeline split happened. Remember that WW and TP both clearly take place after OoT. That isn't theorizing, that's in the actual text of each game. The thing is, they're mutually exclusive. TP has Ganondorf being executed, as he would have been after the Hero of Time goes back to his original era and warns Zelda that her plan to get to the Triforce first isn't going to work (which is implied to be what happens at the "The End" screen of OoT). WW has Ganondorf coming back by breaking the seal put on him, and the Hero of Time didn't appear to stop him again (as would happen if Link was sent back in time). Fans started theorizing way back in 2006 that OoT created separate timelines, with WW and TP being mutually exclusive sequels to it as the evidence.

Some fans have asserted that Nintendo just "took" the fan theory. But come on, put everything together here. The texts of OoT, WW, and TP HEAVILY imply the timeline split. The only reason we called it a theory is because the writers didn't literally say "And then the timeline split in two". The texts are pretty clear though. It's the only thing that makes sense. That isn't to say that there needs to be a cohesive timeline, and that the split is the only way to fit it together. No, OoT is connected to both WW and TP no matter what. That was the intent. It's just that the explanation for OoT to have mutually exclusive sequels actually fits neatly into the texts of the games.

And now we come to the tricky part. Put yourself back into the 90s real quick. ALttP seems to have been written as a prequel to Zelda 1, showing Hyrule before its period of decline. Alright, let's just accept that because it may as well be true. The lore at that point was so thin that it made enough sense. I kinda slapped Zelda 1 and 2 at the end there to show it, because we do have a cohesive timeline from ALttP to TFH. That's fine, all well and good.

Likewise, OoT seems to be written as a prequel to ALttP. We see conflict over the Triforce, the origin of Ganon, the seven sages, and an earlier iteration of the Master Sword. Back in 1998, we had no reason to not believe it. These are tenuous connections that are not explicit in the games' text, so I've paired them with green lines to show it.

But wait. ALttP is ALSO mutually exclusive to TP and WW. Oh brother. What do we do about this? Even after figuring out the timeline split in 2006, fans didn't know what the fuck to do with the first four games of this franchise. They could go after TP, but that's even messier than putting them right after OoT. Yuck. This doesn't feel good at all. Oh yeah, and then there's the Four Swords games that don't fit anywhere.

Now you can imagine the position the writers of Hyrule Historia found themselves in when they were tasked with creating an official timeline. Some of the games have certain explicit connections, as detailed in my first chart. But they had to cram everything into one timeline. Well. They knew they had a timeline split in OoT, because that's what the texts of OoT, WW, and TP collectively say. The lore of ALttP also mentions seven sages (or wise men, but let's call them sages), but not a legendary hero. So... if you really stretch your brain out here... it kinda makes sense that there's a timeline where the Hero of Time died fighting Ganon. Maybe. Kinda. Not really, but kinda. And then there's the Four Swords miniseries. Fuck it, throw them in randomly.

The two-way split doesn't disagree with OoT's text at all, which said that Link won. The three-way split does disagree with it by asserting that Link lost. But if we're really trying to fit everything into one timeline, that is the cleanest place to put them. Some people really hate this, but it does seem that those are the same people that demanded that there be an official timeline in the first place. ie the same people who were gonna be pissed off with anything Nintendo gave them that wasn't exactly their own theory being confirmed.

Alright, real talk. The producers of the Zelda series have said time and time again that they think of what would make a fun game then write a story that fits around it. The Wind Waker devs wanted you to sail around the ocean. Then the writers decided "oh, we could put this after Ocarina! After all, weren't they left without a hero? What if Ganon came back with no one to stop him? How would that problem resolve itself? What if the gods just flooded the world?" Then the Twilight Princess devs wanted a spiritual successor to Ocarina, with an epic adventure on horseback across the traditional Zelda kingdom setting. So the writers went "hey, in Ocarina, Link warned Zelda about Ganon, right? What if he was executed then, and then the world was never flooded?"

We have to realize that trying to put games with this design philosophy into a neat little timeline is a futile effort. It's never gonna work because it wasn't designed to. More so than any other storytelling medium, video games take so many approaches to continuity. The Halo games were all meant to be sequential and fit neatly into a strict timeline. Pokemon is all canon within itself but the ties between games are less important than the stories of each game. Mario essentially has no canon except for recurring characters and settings. Zelda is gameplay first, canon second. That's why the two most recent mainline games don't even try to fit in the canon of the previous eighteen. That's just how it works and we're gonna have to accept that.

[icqmuseum24]

💬📖 Released in 1998, "ICQ for Dummies" by Peter Weverka and Michael Taylor was the go-to guide for navigating the world of instant messaging. At a time when the internet was still new to many, ICQ (I Seek You) changed how people connected online—long before WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Discord.

💻 The book walks readers through everything they need to know about ICQ, from installation to mastering its features. It starts with a step-by-step guide on how to download, install, and set up an ICQ account. Once online, users learn how to add contacts, send instant messages, share files, and even send SMS messages through the platform.

📟 Beyond basic messaging, the book dives into chat rooms, status updates, and away messages, helping users make the most of ICQ’s social features. It also covers customization options, such as changing sounds, skins, and using plugins to enhance the experience. For those running into trouble, a troubleshooting section offers tips on solving common issues and staying safe online.

🌍 ICQ was one of the first real-time messaging platforms, pioneering features like unique user IDs (UINs), offline messaging, and “Uh-oh!” message notifications. It set the foundation for modern instant messaging and changed how people interacted online.

🖊️ Peter Weverka is an experienced writer specializing in technology and software guides. He has written multiple books in the For Dummies series, covering topics like Microsoft Office, Windows, and the Internet. His easy-to-follow writing style made technical concepts accessible to a broad audience. Michael Taylor is also a technology expert and author, collaborating with Weverka on "ICQ for Dummies" and other software-related books. Together, they created a practical and user-friendly guide that helped countless people navigate the world of online messaging.

📖 While ICQ is no longer a household name, this book remains a fun time capsule from the early days of the internet boom—a reminder of how exciting and revolutionary online chat once was.

💬 Who remembers their first ICQ number? Drop it in the comments if you still remember!

#ICQ #ICQMuseum #ICQNew #InstantMessaging #TechNostalgia #90sInternet #ICQForDummies #OldSchoolTech #InternetHistory #ThrowbackTech #ChattingBeforeItWasCool #AOL #AIM #AmericaOnline #AIMessenger #OldWeb #Y2K

[xsylcuenco]

MERROCK TASK #20

SOCIAL MEDIA

at what age did your character start using social media?

sometime in middle school, so 12 or 13

did their parents monitor their use, if they were young?

they certainly tried. there were parental controls on the family desktop but there were also ways to get around it without them knowing. but it wasn’t for lack of trying!

has your character ever had fake identities or accounts online?

wasn’t everyone in AOL chat rooms pretending to be 18 at 13? she also absolutely has a burner she uses for FBI activities

no shame: do they remember myspace? did they use it?

she lived on MySpace! the dramaaaaaa! high school would not have been the same without it.

who would be in their top eight today?

Stelly, Livvy, Mandy, Jamie, Nari, her sister, and her closest cousins

what social media platforms do they use today?

Instagram and TikTok mostly, Tumblr sometimes, the salon technically has a Facebook page but it’s only updated as needed for important info

do they have public profiles, or go private?

everything in her name is public, nothing to hide here

how about their following? are they pretty lowkey, or do they have a decent following?

she has a decent following due to the salon and roxie each having their own pages but nothing crazy

do they tend to pick obvious usernames, ones with sentimental value, funny things? how do they decide?

when she was younger, her usernames were out there and creative. these days most are simple and a variation of her name. something along the lines of “xsylcuenco” or “sylviacb”

profile pictures: the same across all platforms?

Nope. Every app has a vibe, your profile photo should match the vibe

and just what profile pictures do they use?

selfies and they are updated often for her pages, the salon page has the salon logo

what kind of bio writer are they? silly, cute, sweet, or just basic?

depends on the season of life, she changes her bios often, sometimes it’s even just emojis

how much time per day would you say that your character spends on social media?

too much. she scrolls first thing in the morning and last thing at night, plus her job requires advertising on socials sooo… a lot. between clients, she’s usually scrolling.

is there one platform that they visit more than others?

TikTok, hands down

if they have kids, do they use social media? how do they feel about that? if not, and they want kids, will they let them use it someday?

Roxie has an Instagram, does that count? that’s the closest to a child she’ll ever have so it’s not a huge concern for her, personally

be honest: have they ever created an account for something else, like a hobby, or... to try to make their cat internet famous?

both the salon and Roxie’s pages started out for fun so you can say so

do they run any professional or business accounts?

the salon has both an Instagram and TikTok

have they ever left a social media platform (or more than one) for any specific reason?

she used to be on Twitter a lot more, these days it’s more broken than anything so she rarely checks it

do they plan on using social media into their older ages?

she can’t function without it so she doesn’t see that changing

have they ever made any long-lasting friendships through social media?

yes, she’s been deep on social media long enough not to have. some of those friendships have even made it to real life.

or on the flip side, gotten into any big social media beef?

see high school MySpace drama.

have they ever felt negatively impacted by social media as a user?

Sylvia’s reputation probably wouldn’t have suffered as much as it did the way that social media allowed for gossip to spread but in her mid-20s, all of that became irrelevant so looking back, it just toughened her up

who is their favorite person / account to follow on social media?

she follows lots of celebrities and influencers, it’s tough to pick just one

would they say that social media has had an overall more positive or negative impact on the world?

these days, it is positive. social media has allowed her to build her client base and therefore her business much quicker than it would have otherwise

and finally: a/s/l? (and do they know what that means?)

32/F/ME - duh!

[vidreview]

VIDREV: "Why Did Link's Cel Shading Disappear?" by Jasper

[originally posted december 2nd 2022]

when i was in college, i worked in the oklahoma film industry for a few years as a grip-electric swing. in simplest terms, an electrician sets up the lights and a grip shapes the light. the swing's job is to, naturally, swing between both departments depending on what they need. this gave me an intimate understanding of all the ways a set is fictionalized by skilled workers so that it might appear real on screen. that experience colors much of how i approach creative work both practically and critically, because i very much dislike how the labors of so many talented technicians are conglomerated to one of a handful of names on the poster. there is an art to carving light into a proper shape. you can spend hours lighting a room just to make it look like night. it's not easy and it's not automatic. it is exactingly technical work that requires measurement and precision (if you want to do it right).

i say all this to say that video games are impossible. you can't just write some random symbols and numbers and then seriously expect me to believe that creates an immersive triple-a gaming experience. how do they do that? how does a horizon zero dawn exist? math is the devil's playground. my nvidia gtx 3070ti is the apple of eve, and i partake with reckless abandon on a daily basis (especially now that the associated credit card debt is almost paid off). it's sorcery is what it is, and i will never understand it. those wizards whose tongues have been trained to fork in C++, fingers long and spindly with wretched computational vigor, are sinners in the eyes of god, and i have nothing but respect for the thankless work they do to create the vile abominations we all know and love.

this video, nominally about an obscure graphical glitch in the legend of zelda: breath of the wild, did not convince me that video games are "real" as such. but it did give me a momentary glimpse of what it would be like to be a me who, instead of working in film, had worked in video games. i felt for a second like i had a real appreciation for the kind of labor that goes into making a game, beyond the popular imaginary of "some folks sit at computers and type." i don't think i've ever appreciated just how ruinously complex even the simplest of digital visual expressions can be to produce in real-time, and i appreciate how patiently Jasper lays it all out. i may be a digital native of the world wide web from the age of aol instant messenger, but i'm still a poetry animal who has to do basic math on her cloven hooves. talk slow and i'll get it, but you gotta talk slow.

i understand some things about how various mediums treat the film frame. celluloid is a physical surface with depth, a lumaphilic topography of the universe as visible to a piece of glass. digital sensors, however, capture raw signal data and either store it in RAW files or process it through the manufacturer's proprietary algorithm to create a suitable recreation of the universe as visible to a piece of glass. i just think it's interesting. i like to understand the rote physical processes which produce the raw materials of art, and i find it endlessly fascinating that the constituent parts of a medium are so often the realm of highly skilled technicians, and yet the final product is somehow produced by an artist who is not necessarily expected to know a single solitary thing about those processes. think of taika waititi just sorta casually throwing cgi effects artists under the bus in a press video for the bad thor sequel he didn't want to make. i know he knows a lot about the technical production of cinema because he's been a hands-on guy his whole career, and by all accounts he seems to care a lot about his crew (often making sure maori and indigenous film workers are on set and getting real experience). alas, solidarity is an elusive quality even among the decent ones.

besides having an interesting premise with a surprising amount of depth, this video reminded me that in games as well as movies, nothing you see is an accident. also light is magic no matter what medium it's captured in. anyway it's a good video and you should watch it

[canichangemyblogname]

Literally crying in a dark room at work because I’m hard of hearing and AT&T’s voicemail portal no longer plays voicemails in the browser without the error “Unexpected Authentication Challenge: Access Manager WebSEAL received an unexpected authentication challenge from a junction Web server,” and when I try to forward our voicemails to email, a feature which also provides a transcript, they never hit my inbox. I was told this is because AT&T’s portal— despite operating in a browser— requires QuickTime, which Apple no longer updates & supports.

Although, it makes zero sense to me why QuickTime would affect the ability to forward emails to an office Gmail account. Especially given that I can forward them to a personal AOL account, which is not a sustainable strategy given that these are work voicemails, not personal ones. That information should not be sitting in a personal inbox. So, I went to create an AOL for the office. Guess what? Requires a mobile number to create. We only have a landline.

So my only option— because I cannot get transcripts— is to dial *98 and listen to every voicemail in succession. “Well, yeah, why don’t you just do that, dumb ass?” I cannot make out the recordings. I have no idea what they’re saying, and I have no ability to pause, play back, rewind, or turn up the volume like I did in the browser.

So, yeah, I’m crying in the dark because I am so frustrated and this shouldn’t be this hard. My job shouldn’t be made more difficult because a bunch of companies have made their services worse.

[cy-cyborg]

So, you're old, (no hate but it's true) so that must mean you were on the internet during the AOL days. Which websites are good to post fanfics too? I realise not everyone uses FFN, so should I also upload them to Tumblr? DA? Facebook? How did you start your internet career? Ao3 needs an invite >>

Lmao I'm not even 30 yet, damn 😂 (no offence taken btw, I did get a good laugh from that start to the question though)

While I was technically around then, my home town was a good 10-15yrs behind the rest of the world in regards to the internet, so we didn't get reliable/constant internet access at my house until I was in high school so I missed a lot of that era - and even when we did get it, it was expensive, so my sister and I were only allowed to use it occasionally.

I got my start on Deviantart, but I'm not sure if I can still recommend it - they got bought out a few years ago and have been... not great, ever since. The brought in a lot of changes which drove away pretty much all of the userbase outside of scammers, crypto-bros and AI "artists". I don't know how good they are for writers now but I can't imagine they're much better. I still log on and post occasionally but unless you have nostalgia for DeviantArt, I don't think it's worth it, not for new users. Inkblot might be a good alternative though - they specialise in art but do allow you to upload written works too! I never had any luck there but I know a few others who have, so it's worth checking out.

I'd also recommend against Facebook. I know there are writing communities there, but most of the ones I found were a much older demographic - the few that weren't were not exactly welcoming to anyone who wasn't a straight/cis, white, able-bodoed man. I also know facebook has policies that allow them to use your content without permission - probably not something you need to worry about for fanfiction since it's usually based on existing work but still worth being aware of.

I haven't done this myself, but my partner used to post fan fiction to Reddit for a bit and had some luck there - you just have to find the right subreddits for the fandom you want to create for. some are more active than others, but I know there's a fairly active community there if you know where to look. They can be pretty brutal though, so be prepared.

Honestly, outside of AO3, Tumblr and FFN seem to be the two big platforms today for fan fiction and related content. I'm pretty out of the loop though, I haven't been heavily involved in fandom communities in years so take all this with a grain of salt (if anyone has better advice please feel free to leave it). Honestly, since leaving Deviantart I've jumped around between a lot of different platforms, basically just throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what stuck lol. Tumblr, Mastodon and Tik Tok were the three where I got the most traction for my stuff, but Tumblr is the only one where my fandom-related stuff consistently gets any sort of traction.

Also is the Ao3 invite a new thing? I could have sworn I had an account but don't remeber getting an invite lol. Maybe I'm thinking of something else.... fuck I do sound old lmao

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[nova-ayashi]

Queue Inception bwam sound. If you’ve been following my little journey in hollowing out a piece of the internet that isn’t annoying, dominated by corporations, and their engagement tricks, you’ve likely seen me popping up this website, erecting a phpBB forum, and you’ve probably also noticed that people all over the place are making GeoCities-ish type websites for fun! Well, the revival of the old-net goes even deeper than that.

Ever since Meta turned on Facebook, things have gotten worse, and worse. MySpace got sold off and changed into something completely different (a janky website for bands???). AOL Instant Messenger went offline, for good. Twitter plopped into the ether, Tumblr became a replacement for LiveJournal, and then for a decade everyone only visited four websites.

That was … until people got tired of the algorithms, and the disingenuous content of people and corps who use social media to pump stats and shun actual social interaction.

Out came Mastodon on the ActivityPub network, and, although ActivityPub existed for a long time before Mastodon’s rise, I feel like this is exactly where people started rebuilding, for real.

You see, the internet is a lot like space. You can build a wall. You can put up a ton of interstellar checkpoints that flash a million ads in your face as you navigate around each system. But, as soon as people realize that space is not a two dimensional plane, and that they can just, fly in a different direction, things start to change.

AOL Instant Messenger, reborn!

Exactly a year ago today, the Retro AIM Server repo appeared on Github. A project that effectively open sourced the AOL Instant Messenger servers. In that, you, or anyone, can just host a server that people can use the actual old software to connect to.

But you don’t need to do all of that.

All you need to do is use the links in the repo to download AIM to your system of choice. I’m on Linux, so I had to use Wine to open it. No biggie.

Then, you need a server, right?

I gotchu.

All you’ve got to do is go here, and create an account. Then, in the AIM section, create your username and password.

You’re done!

Open the original AIM client, follow the instructions from the repo that tell you where to put your connection info, and sign on!

You’re back, or, if you were born in the 2000s, you’re here for the first time!

The only issue, is this is not something that’s on a billion person network. So … having buddies will not be something you … have, right away. But, that’s okay, because you can have me as your first buddy. My AIM name is Atomleiche.

Just click the “+/- setup” button on the bottom right, then click “add buddy” and type in my username. Then confirm it. If I’m online, you’ll hear the sound of a door opening, and then you can just double-click me and send a message!

It’s that simple!

And this is how it worked back on the old-net. You added buddies, and then when they came online, it was time chat. Or not! Some people would just add me back in the day to expand their list, I think. Who knows. But I had a whole lot of buddies, who I’m sure have completely different lives now. Maybe none of them think about this stuff anymore. Maybe they do!

I don’t know.

But, I feel like this is still only the beginning.

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icrosoft Ads MasterClass - All Campaigns & Feature

Introduction

In today’s competitive digital marketing landscape, businesses need a robust advertising strategy to reach their target audience effectively. Microsoft Ads (formerly Bing Ads) offers powerful advertising solutions across Microsoft Search Network, LinkedIn, and third-party platforms. This Microsoft Ads MasterClass will guide you through all campaigns and features, helping you maximize your ad performance and boost ROI.

Why Choose Microsoft Ads?

Microsoft Ads provides businesses with unique advantages, including:

Lower Competition & CPC – Microsoft Ads has fewer advertisers than Google Ads, leading to cheaper cost-per-clicks (CPC).

High-Intent Audience – Microsoft Search Network users tend to have higher conversion rates.

Exclusive LinkedIn Targeting – Utilize job title, industry, and company targeting.

Cross-Device Compatibility – Microsoft Ads appear on PCs, tablets, and mobile devices.

Microsoft Ads Campaign Types

1. Search Ads

Search campaigns display text ads on Bing, Yahoo, and AOL. They work similarly to Google Ads, allowing businesses to bid on keywords and show ads based on search intent.

Key Features: ✅ Keyword targeting (broad, phrase, and exact match) ✅ Ad extensions (sitelinks, callouts, structured snippets) ✅ Location & device targeting

2. Display Ads

Microsoft’s Audience Network allows advertisers to run visual ads across partner websites and apps.

Benefits: 🎯 Expands reach beyond search results 🎯 Supports image, text, and video ads 🎯 AI-powered audience targeting

3. Shopping Ads

Perfect for eCommerce businesses, Shopping Ads showcase product images, prices, and store details at the top of search results.

Features: 🛍 Product listing in search results 🛍 Higher CTRs due to visuals 🛍 Works with Microsoft Merchant Center

4. Video Ads

Microsoft Ads now supports video advertising, allowing businesses to engage audiences with high-quality video creatives.

Key Benefits: 📹 High engagement & conversion rates 📹 Multi-platform distribution 📹 Customizable video lengths & formats

5. App Install Ads

If you want to drive app downloads, App Install Ads promote mobile apps directly in search results.

📲 Features in-app install buttons 📲 Available on Android & iOS 📲 Optimized for mobile user experience

Advanced Microsoft Ads Features

✅ LinkedIn Audience Targeting

Microsoft Ads uniquely integrates LinkedIn audience targeting, allowing advertisers to refine campaigns based on: 🔹 Job Titles 🔹 Industries 🔹 Company Names

✅ Automated Bidding Strategies

Microsoft’s AI-powered bidding options optimize campaigns for CPC, CPA, and ROAS.

✅ Microsoft Clarity Integration

Understand user behavior with heatmaps, session recordings, and engagement insights.

✅ In-Market Audiences

Target users actively researching products or services similar to yours.

Microsoft Ads vs. Google Ads

Feature

Microsoft Ads

Google Ads

CPC

Lower

Higher

Audience

B2B Focused

B2C & B2B

Search Partners

Bing, Yahoo, AOL

Google Network

LinkedIn Targeting

✅ Available

❌ Not Available

AI Optimization

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

How to Create a Successful Microsoft Ads Campaign

Step 1: Set Up Your Account

Visit ads.microsoft.com

Create an advertiser account

Set up your billing & payment methods

Step 2: Define Your Goals

🎯 Website Traffic 🎯 Lead Generation 🎯 Sales & Conversions 🎯 App Installs

Step 3: Select Campaign Type

Choose the most relevant campaign type (Search, Display, Shopping, etc.) based on your objective.

Step 4: Keyword Research & Targeting

Use Microsoft Keyword Planner to find high-performing keywords.

Step 5: Optimize Ad Copy & Extensions

📝 Write compelling ad headlines & descriptions 📌 Use ad extensions for better engagement

Step 6: Monitor & Optimize Campaigns

📊 Track performance with Microsoft Ads Reports 🔄 Adjust bids & budgets based on ROI insights

Final Thoughts

Microsoft Ads provides a cost-effective alternative to Google Ads while offering unique targeting features like LinkedIn integration. By leveraging Search, Display, Shopping, Video, and App Install campaigns, businesses can expand their reach, optimize ad spend, and drive conversions effectively.

🚀 Start your Microsoft Ads campaign today and take advantage of this powerful advertising platform!

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Bing Shopping Ads: A Game-Changer for E-Commerce Success 🛍️🚀

Bing Shopping Ads offer a powerful way for e-commerce businesses to showcase their products to potential customers. Learn how to set up, optimize, and maximize your return on investment (ROI) with this cost-effective and high-converting advertising platform.

Introduction: What Are Bing Shopping Ads? 🛒

If you're running an e-commerce business, online visibility is crucial to driving sales. While many retailers focus on Google Shopping Ads, Bing Shopping Ads present an untapped opportunity to reach a valuable audience with less competition and lower costs per click (CPC).

Bing Shopping Ads appear at the top of Bing search results and showcase product images, prices, and descriptions—making them highly engaging and effective for conversion. They are an integral part of Microsoft Advertising, reaching shoppers across Bing, Yahoo, and AOL networks.

In this guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about Bing Shopping Ads, from setup to optimization and best practices to maximize success. 🔥

Why Use Bing Shopping Ads? 🤔

1. Less Competition, More Visibility 👀

Bing has fewer advertisers compared to Google, meaning your products face less competition and can achieve higher ad placements with lower CPCs. This can result in a better ROI for your business.

2. Higher Purchasing Power 💰

Bing’s audience consists of older, more affluent users who have a higher average order value (AOV). If you're selling premium products, Bing Shopping Ads could be a goldmine for your business.

3. Cross-Platform Reach 📲

Bing Shopping Ads don’t just appear on Bing—they also reach customers using Yahoo and AOL. That means more exposure for your products across multiple platforms with a single ad campaign.

4. Easy Google Ads Import 🔄

Already using Google Shopping Ads? You can easily import your existing campaigns into Bing, saving time and effort while expanding your reach.

5. Advanced Targeting Options 🎯

Bing Shopping Ads allow you to target audiences based on location, device, demographics, and even LinkedIn profile data. This level of precision helps ensure your ads are shown to the right shoppers at the right time.

How to Set Up Bing Shopping Ads 🏗️

Step 1: Create a Microsoft Merchant Center Account 🏬

To run Bing Shopping Ads, you need to set up a Microsoft Merchant Center account. This is where you’ll upload your product catalog.

Go to Microsoft Advertising

Sign in or create an account

Navigate to the Merchant Center

Click Create Store and enter your business details

Step 2: Upload Your Product Feed 📂

Your product feed is a file that contains all the details about the items you want to advertise, such as: ✅ Product Title ✅ Description ✅ Price 💵 ✅ Image URL 📷 ✅ Availability 🏷️

You can upload your feed manually, schedule updates, or sync it from your e-commerce platform (like Shopify or WooCommerce).

Step 3: Create a Shopping Campaign 🎬

Once your feed is uploaded, create a Shopping Campaign in Microsoft Advertising:

Click Create Campaign

Select Shopping Campaign

Choose your Merchant Center Store

Set your budget and bidding strategy

Define your target audience and devices

Launch your campaign 🚀

Optimization Tips for Bing Shopping Ads 📈

1. Optimize Product Titles & Descriptions 📝

Your product title and description should include relevant keywords that match customer search queries. For example: ❌ Bad: "Running Shoes" ✅ Good: "Men's Lightweight Running Shoes - Breathable & Durable"

2. Use High-Quality Product Images 📸

Clear, high-resolution images attract more clicks. Use multiple angles and avoid stock photos whenever possible.

3. Set Competitive Pricing 💲

Shoppers compare prices before purchasing. Monitor your competitors and adjust your pricing strategy accordingly to stay competitive.

4. Utilize Negative Keywords ❌

Prevent your ads from showing for irrelevant searches by adding negative keywords. For example, if you sell premium watches, exclude keywords like "cheap watches" or "free watches."

5. Adjust Bidding Based on Performance 🎯

Increase bids for high-performing products 🏆

Lower bids for low-converting products ❌

Test different bidding strategies (manual CPC, enhanced CPC, or automated bidding)

6. Leverage Device & Location Targeting 📍

Analyze where your sales come from and adjust bids for mobile vs. desktop users or specific locations.

7. Use Promotion Extensions 🎁

Highlight special offers like discounts, free shipping, or seasonal deals to attract more buyers.

Common Mistakes to Avoid 🚨

1. Not Updating Your Product Feed 🔄

Ensure your feed is regularly updated to prevent displaying out-of-stock products or incorrect pricing.

2. Ignoring Performance Reports 📊

Check your campaign reports frequently to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

3. Using Generic Titles 📢

A poorly written product title won’t attract clicks. Be descriptive and include relevant keywords.

4. Not Utilizing Audience Targeting 🎯

Bing offers unique LinkedIn audience targeting—take advantage of it, especially for B2B products!

Conclusion: Why You Should Invest in Bing Shopping Ads 💡

Bing Shopping Ads are an underrated yet powerful tool for e-commerce businesses looking to increase visibility, drive sales, and improve ROI. With lower competition, advanced targeting options, and a high-intent audience, Bing Shopping Ads can help you scale your online store without overspending.

If you're already using Google Shopping Ads, importing your campaigns to Bing is quick and easy. And if you're new to shopping ads, Bing provides a cost-effective entry point with excellent growth potential.

So, what are you waiting for? Start leveraging Bing Shopping Ads today and watch your e-commerce sales soar! 🚀💵

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There are as many startup potential opportunities as the human population, but a higher concentration seats in the educational institutions.  The education space cannot be fully utilized as its dynamic and the fact that new entrants join the league every day.  The world’s top educational tech companies have massively invested in innovation in the education sector, which makes a complete overhaul of critical aspects eminent. In this highly creative times, there are ten potentially rapturous innovations to keep an eye on. TOP HAT Formerly Top Hat Monocle, Top Hat uses mobile phone applications to classroom reaction tools. This has created a pool of virtual students that will soon overtake real students.  Top Hat has affiliated itself with educational technology companies like Pearson and lecture capture platform Panopto in a bid to change the education world. A normal virtual student parts with $20 to enjoy the service but recently  Top Hat launched a freemium account service applicable to classes having less than 30 students. LEARNIST This is one of the education startups that are likely to amaze the world. Both students and tutors are enabled to curate information from YouTube, google documents, websites, and blogs then map them on “Learnboards”. The fact that top companies, Discovery and BBC, have partnered with Grockit, we are waiting for the idea to rock the world. CURIOUS.COM This is an audiovisual based site targeting lifelong learners. There are other online video-based platforms available, but curious .com is distinguished by their interesting, informative, short and episodic videos. The fact that you have to pay a little for the services the cost is relatively low. The previous Apple chairman, Bill Campbell, is among the people who have significantly contributed to these startups. SMARTERCOOKIE Tess Brustein is the founder of the peer-coaching platform where teachers upload videos of their lessons, share them then receive comments from other teachers and students. Brustein directs that feedbacks expected should be direct and actionable GRADFLY After observing for a while that many students had interest in STEM fields but lacked a platform to showcase their developments, STEM fields, Oscar Pedroso found GradFly. Through this, students can connect with ed-tech startups sponsor companies and colleges. The University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Buffalo are some of the institutions keen on GradFly. TREEHOUSE This is startup offers comprehensive programming lessons that lift their students from unfamiliarity to job ready status. Some of the contents they teach are: building websites, mobile applications, and coding. Top ed-tech companies have also joined in to take it a notch higher; AOL, Disney, and Twitter are some of them. Students pay $25 per on a monthly basis for unlimited access to the service, but companies are free to enjoy a corporate pack. MERITFUL Meritful helps small organizations and business in recruiting college students. Students also have access to a platform where they can showcase their talent and potential as well as connect with their school alumni and other professionals. This earns students employment and connectivity. They are also challenged to start small businesses and grow them. Starting a business, however, needs diligence and discipline. Alternatively, CustomWriting.com can give you more insights on business startup tips. DUOLINGO Duolingo offers high-end foreign language learning services; it is believed that their teachings are more effective than those offered at the Universities. It also has a capacity to translate real-world web content to anyone’s local language. SIMINARS Media like PowerPoint, videos and web quizzes can be brought together courtesy of Siminars. This makes teaching as easy as ABC. This platform is capable of being used for academic content dissemination and professional training. GAMEDESK Gamedesk appears in the top 10 most inventive firms in education.

It was born out of a thorough research on games in schooling at the University of Southern California. Gamedesk has also received overwhelming support from top ed-tech companies and individuals. Conclusion It is crystal clear that the world is persistently in pursuit to change for the better; just imagine how will the world will be by 2050? There are more innovations across the globe such that if they were all to be chronicled, no book could accommodate. We are certain that the info provided in this article will help you make sober decisions on matters regarding the future and technology. Thank you for visiting us.

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How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VikNN746jCo Albert John Dunlap, famously known as "Chainsaw Al," was a corporate legend who delivered massive profits but left a trail of devastation in his wake. Known for his aggressive cost-cutting measures, Dunlap's rise to power through companies like Scott Paper and Sunbeam earned him both admiration and fear. This video explores his ruthless leadership style, how he boosted stock prices at the cost of employees, and the fraudulent accounting that led to his downfall. Discover how short-term gains resulted in long-term disaster for the companies under his control. If you’re curious about the fine line between profit and corporate responsibility, this is a story you can’t miss. This video is about How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story. But It also covers the following topics: Ruthless CEO Business Strategy Corporate Scandals Like Chainsaw Al Chainsaw Al Scott Paper Story How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 🔔 Don’t miss out on inspiring insights—subscribe today to explore the impactful stories and challenges of business minds that are redefining success across the globe! https://www.youtube.com/@ContrarianPerspectives/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Support Our Other Channels ✨ Patreon: https://ift.tt/Emgxwu1 ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ift.tt/2exYMbC 📩 For Business Inquiries: contrarianperspectives@gmail.com ============================= 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: 👉 Steve Jobs: The True Story Behind The Genius Who Created Apple https://youtu.be/NC0n35sxL-Q 👉 How Gerald Levin's Gamble Destroyed AOL And Time Warner https://youtu.be/hlRnrmZQ1wA 👉 J.P. Morgan: Was He Wall Street's Biggest Villain Or A Financial Genius? https://youtu.be/QfXdeV_DoC8 👉 Did Stephen Elop Really Destroy Nokia? The Truth Behind The Fall https://youtu.be/fN7d_pHwx9A 👉 The Man Who Created America’s Money Problem: Alan Greenspan’s Legacy https://youtu.be/PHLyBPsQGCs ============================= ✅ About Contrarian Perspectives. Welcome to Contrarian Perspectives! We're passionate about uncovering the most captivating stories of businessmen and women who have shaped or are shaping the world around us today. From innovative entrepreneurs to influential leaders, we delve into their journeys, the challenges they've faced, and the impact they’re making. Our mission is to enlighten, inspire, and inform our audience by offering fresh insights and perspectives that spark curiosity and motivate change. We believe that every story has the power to teach us something new, and we’re here to share those lessons with you. Join us & explore the minds redefining success. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: contrarianperspectives@gmail.com 🔔 Stay informed and inspired—subscribe now and uncover the untold stories, challenges, & the impact of the world’s influential business minds shaping our world! https://www.youtube.com/@ContrarianPerspectives/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #chainsawal #ceoscandals #corporategreed #wallstreetstory #jobcuts #businessfailures ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Contrarian Perspectives. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Contrarian Perspectives via Contrarian Perspectives https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8j1vtxBoUVRmJ-G2at4-bA November 08, 2024 at 02:00AM

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How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story

How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VikNN746jCo Albert John Dunlap, famously known as "Chainsaw Al," was a corporate legend who delivered massive profits but left a trail of devastation in his wake. Known for his aggressive cost-cutting measures, Dunlap's rise to power through companies like Scott Paper and Sunbeam earned him both admiration and fear. This video explores his ruthless leadership style, how he boosted stock prices at the cost of employees, and the fraudulent accounting that led to his downfall. Discover how short-term gains resulted in long-term disaster for the companies under his control. If you’re curious about the fine line between profit and corporate responsibility, this is a story you can’t miss. This video is about How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story. But It also covers the following topics: Ruthless CEO Business Strategy Corporate Scandals Like Chainsaw Al Chainsaw Al Scott Paper Story How Chainsaw Al Dunlap Ruined Lives And Made Billions: The Shocking Story ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 🔔 Don’t miss out on inspiring insights—subscribe today to explore the impactful stories and challenges of business minds that are redefining success across the globe! https://www.youtube.com/@ContrarianPerspectives/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Support Our Other Channels ✨ Patreon: https://ift.tt/sPWgk6B ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ift.tt/KQvIot3 📩 For Business Inquiries: contrarianperspectives@gmail.com ============================= 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: 👉 Steve Jobs: The True Story Behind The Genius Who Created Apple https://youtu.be/NC0n35sxL-Q 👉 How Gerald Levin's Gamble Destroyed AOL And Time Warner https://youtu.be/hlRnrmZQ1wA 👉 J.P. Morgan: Was He Wall Street's Biggest Villain Or A Financial Genius? https://youtu.be/QfXdeV_DoC8 👉 Did Stephen Elop Really Destroy Nokia? The Truth Behind The Fall https://youtu.be/fN7d_pHwx9A 👉 The Man Who Created America’s Money Problem: Alan Greenspan’s Legacy https://youtu.be/PHLyBPsQGCs ============================= ✅ About Contrarian Perspectives. Welcome to Contrarian Perspectives! We're passionate about uncovering the most captivating stories of businessmen and women who have shaped or are shaping the world around us today. From innovative entrepreneurs to influential leaders, we delve into their journeys, the challenges they've faced, and the impact they’re making. Our mission is to enlighten, inspire, and inform our audience by offering fresh insights and perspectives that spark curiosity and motivate change. We believe that every story has the power to teach us something new, and we’re here to share those lessons with you. Join us & explore the minds redefining success. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: contrarianperspectives@gmail.com 🔔 Stay informed and inspired—subscribe now and uncover the untold stories, challenges, & the impact of the world’s influential business minds shaping our world! https://www.youtube.com/@ContrarianPerspectives/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #chainsawal #ceoscandals #corporategreed #wallstreetstory #jobcuts #businessfailures ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Contrarian Perspectives. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Contrarian Perspectives via Contrarian Perspectives https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8j1vtxBoUVRmJ-G2at4-bA November 08, 2024 at 02:00AM

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How to Read Someone's Secret Message by a Messenger Hacker

In this digital age, communication has increased dramatically. Current social media and messaging platforms have made it much easier for people to communicate day by day. Who has changed the way of communication around the world. Among these messaging platforms, the popularity of Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp is at the top of all apps. With these platforms, a downside has emerged at present and that is infidelity. And Facebook messenger and WhatsApp hacking is needed to find out this fraud. So in this blog we are going to tell you how to hack messaging platforms like social media i.e. Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp and see secret messages.

Birth of Messenger

The concept of instant messaging has been around since the early days of the internet. However, the real revolution began with the introduction of platforms like AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and MSN Messenger in the late 1990s and early 2000s. These platforms allowed users to send real-time text messages to each other, laying the groundwork for modern messaging applications.

Facebook Messenger, originally known as Facebook Chat, was launched in 2008. It quickly became an integral part of the Facebook ecosystem, allowing users to communicate seamlessly. In 2011, Facebook launched a standalone Messenger app, which further boosted its popularity. With features like voice and video calling, group chats, and multimedia sharing, Messenger has become a staple in online communication.

WhatsApp, on the other hand, was launched in 2009 by Jan Koum and Brian Acton. Its simplicity, coupled with the ability to send messages over the internet, made it an instant hit. WhatsApp has since evolved to include a plethora of features, making it one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide.

What is a Messenger Hacker?

A messenger hacker is an individual or entity that exploits vulnerabilities in messaging platforms to gain unauthorized access to private conversations. The term encompasses a wide range of activities, from  hacking (conducted with permission) to malicious hacking aimed at stealing information or invading privacy. Messenger hackers use various techniques and tools to bypass security measures and access the contents of messages.

How to See Facebook Hack Messages

One of the most sought-after abilities in the realm of hacking is accessing Facebook messages. This involves intercepting or gaining entry into someone’s Facebook account to read their private conversations. Techniques for achieving this include:

Phishing: This involves creating a fake login page that mimics Facebook's interface. When the target enters their credentials, the hacker captures them.

Keylogging: This technique uses software to record keystrokes on the target's device, capturing login details and other sensitive information.

Social Engineering: This involves manipulating the target into divulging their login details through psychological manipulation.

📌 Read Also: Best Way To Monitor Facebook Messenger Without Them Knowing

Facebook Messenger Call Hack

Hacking Facebook Messenger calls is another area of interest. This involves intercepting voice or video calls made through the platform. While this is more complex than text message hacking, methods used can include:

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: This involves intercepting the communication between two parties, allowing the hacker to eavesdrop on the conversation.

Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Occasionally, vulnerabilities in the app or the underlying protocols can be exploited to gain access to calls.

Facebook Messenger Hacking Tools

There are various tools that hackers use to exploit Facebook Messenger. These tools are designed to simplify the hacking process and increase the chances of success. Some common types of tools include:

Phishing Kits: These provide templates and tools to create convincing phishing pages.

Keyloggers: Software that records keystrokes and sends the information to the hacker.

Spyware: Software that monitors and reports on the target's activities, including messages sent and received.

Hack Message App

Hacking message apps involves gaining unauthorized access to various messaging platforms. This can be achieved through several methods:

Brute Force Attacks: This involves systematically guessing the password until the correct one is found.

Exploiting App Vulnerabilities: Occasionally, security flaws in the app can be used to gain access.

Using Spyware: This software can monitor and report on the target's messaging activity.

Hack WhatsApp Chat Online

Hacking WhatsApp chats online involves intercepting or gaining access to someone’s WhatsApp messages. Techniques include:

Using Web WhatsApp: By scanning the target’s QR code, hackers can gain access to their WhatsApp on a different device.

Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Security flaws in WhatsApp or the underlying protocols can be used to intercept messages.

Phishing and Keylogging: Similar to Facebook Messenger, these methods can capture login credentials.

📌 Related Topic: WhatsApp Spy Online Tracker App for Android and iPhone

Hacker App for Messenger

A hacker app for Messenger is designed to facilitate the hacking process. These apps can range from keyloggers to more sophisticated spyware. The primary goal is to monitor and report on the target’s activities, including message contents, call logs, and more.

Hackers on Facebook Messenger

Hackers on Facebook Messenger use various techniques to gain unauthorized access to accounts and messages. These techniques can range from simple phishing attacks to more complex exploits targeting vulnerabilities in the app or the underlying protocols.

WhatsApp Chat Hacking Software

WhatsApp chat hacking software is designed to intercept and access WhatsApp messages. These software solutions can include spyware, keyloggers, and more. They are typically used to monitor and report on the target’s messaging activity.

WhatsApp Hacker Chat

A WhatsApp hacker chat involves intercepting and accessing someone’s WhatsApp messages. This can be done using various techniques and tools, including phishing, keylogging, and exploiting vulnerabilities.

Messenger Account Hacker

A messenger account hacker is someone who specializes in gaining unauthorized access to messaging accounts. They use a variety of methods, including phishing, keylogging, and exploiting vulnerabilities, to achieve their goals. Contact with them

Conclusion

The world of messenger hacking is complex and multifaceted, involving a range of techniques and tools to gain unauthorized access to private conversations. As messaging platforms like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp continue to evolve, so too do the methods used by hackers. Understanding these methods is crucial for staying informed and protecting oneself in the digital age. While this blog provides an overview of some of the most common hacking techniques, it is important to note that using these methods for malicious purposes is il and un. For those seeking legitimate assistance, platforms like HackersList offer professional services in a manner.