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Change default fields in Mac Contacts Address Book?

Category: Mac OS X Help

Every time I add new people to my Contacts list, I find that there are fields I'll never add, including AIM. What's an AIM and why would I know that about my friends and colleagues? More importantly, how do I change the default fields to match the information I want about my friends in my Contacts cards?

Question answered on April 3, 2013 at 08:59 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I stop AIM automatically launching on Windows startup?

Category: Windows PC Help

It drives me crazy: ever since I installed AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) it automatically starts up and logs me in every time I start up my Microsoft Windows XP computer. How do I make it behave like a regular program, where it starts when I start it, and doesn't do its own thing??

Question answered on May 26, 2007 at 08:16 AM :: Comments to date: 13

How do I delete my AIM Screenname?

I'm not using Aol, i'm using Aim. How do I delete my AIM screenname from the AIM program and system?

Question answered on March 4, 2006 at 11:56 AM :: Comments to date: 87

How do I create a new AIM screen name?

I've been using AOL's Instant Messenger for a while, but I really want to create a new AIM screenname. How the $#@$# do I do that??

Question answered on February 21, 2006 at 12:28 PM :: Comments to date: 68

How can I erase my AIM logs to avoid identity theft?

I typed out my Social Security number while chatting on AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). I immediately knew after I did it that it was a mistake since IM is not secure. My question is, can you show me how to wipe out any trace of my Social Security number from any cookies, logs, or scripts (or anywhere else on my computer and my chat-mate's computer where it may be stored) so that someone cannot get their hands on it? Basically, I'm trying not to be a victim of identity theft. Thanks!

Question answered on February 2, 2006 at 12:03 AM :: Comments to date: 20
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