Computer Tips #7 - Vista Tips - Yahoo! Messenger Gets Vistafied

That's right, the ever so popular Yahoo! Messenger now works with Windows Vista! So, if you're an avid Yahoo! Messenger user who now uses the Windows Vista operating system, you're in luck. You no longer have to live without Yahoo! just because you have a Vista computer. The new release is still in the beta stage, but it works great and it has tons of new features that will just blow you away. Let's check them out.

First of all, the new version of Yahoo! Messenger comes with a brand new specialized interface that really focuses on all the features Vista has to offer. It also comes with several new skins to choose from that are good for an entire instant message window or an individual conversation. There are more emoticons to choose from, you can send files up to 2 GB in size, and there's even a new spell checker that works as you type.

There's also a new feature called Contact Zooming that gives you even more detailed information about all of your friends, there are new mail alerts and notifications, and there's now an option to connect with your friends with free SMS messaging or PC to PC Calling. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!