via webcam: the new on oovoo

If you haven't heard, I'm loving oovoo; the site where you can videochat with up to six friends at one time, have IM conversations, and have a share screen option; all for free. The tool helps you stay connected without downloading from untrusted sites or owning a MAC. It makes communicating through the computer easier, faster, and a lot more fun. HOW DOES IT WORK?: Once you download it off of www.oovoo.com (available for macs and pcs!) you create your account with and pick an oovoo display name. Once you've cleared the adminstration process, you can search for oovoo friends and family! By adding them to your contact list, you send them a notification and you can instantly connect and chat via webcam! You can use cool fabulous features to change settings on your camera and take oovoo pictures and videos and post them to your social networking sites. (oovoo has become facebook famous) Even if you don't have a camera, you can still have one sided conversations or use the IMing feature.

OVERALL: I had quite alot of fun on Oovoo and really liked how easy it was too find people and get connected. I especially liked the share screen feature (which i have mentioned a few times already) that allows you see what is on your friend's screen from your own computer. Also, oovoo has a testing option which allows you to try oovoo out for fun and without a download. No commitment! However, I didn't like that Oovoo changes your homescreen to mystart.com or the annoying ads and commerical products under the chat screen. While I'm talking to my best friend I don't want to be barraded by weightloss stories!