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 July 1, 2008
 

AIM EVEN HIGHER
AIM 6.8 has just been released, giving you even more flexibility and fun. Now you can customize your Buddy List with the options you want, from brand-new games to the ability to make phone calls using AIM. Use AIM plug-ins to watch videos, track your stocks or listen to your favorite music. Share photos, have a live voice or video chat and keep a record of everything by logging your IM conversation.
WHICH AOL SOFTWARE IS BEST FOR YOU?
Do you consider yourself a "power" Internet user or do you prefer a comfortable routine? AOL has two new versions of our free, all-in-one Internet software, AOL 9.1 and AOL Desktop v.10.0. We can help you determine whether switching to AOL Desktop, a whole new interface designed with tools and features for the Web savvy -- or AOL 9.1, the latest version of the classic AOL experience -- is right for you.  
THE LOCAL ANGLE
Check out CityGuide now for the 20 Best Fourth of July Firework Displays from coast to coast. It's the ultimate booms with a view guide. Plus, CityGuide is all new with even easier ways to find your neighborhood information fast. Look up local events, find the best nightlife and dining or rate your favorite places. Don't miss the "Eat It, Drink It, Do It" blog featuring fun stuff from around the nation. You'll never have to ask "What do you want to do tonight?" again.
Don't lose important emails again! You can determine how frequently your Personal Filing Cabinet is backed up, how long your mail is kept and if your mail gets automatically saved by setting up your mail preferences.
Identity thieves use real-looking but phony "phishing" sites to lure you into giving out your personal information. When you sign on to the AOL service, you get automatic protection from known spyware and phishing Web sites.
You can find free stuff, cheaper stuff and great deals if you know where to look online. To save you time and money, Switched has compiled a list of 16 Web sites and services that help keep dollars in your pocket.
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    Get tech questions answered like magic.

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